Staff Assistant to the Chairman
Location: Central London, SW1
Working Arrangement: Office-based, 5 days per week
Reporting to: Chairman, Family Office
Overview
An outstanding opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial private family office based in Central London as Staff Assistant to the Chairman.
Working directly alongside the Chairman and a small, high-performing team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day effectiveness of the office and the
Chairman’s strategic activities.
The role combines high-level organisational support, information management, business research, and analytical responsibilities. It is ideally suited to a bright, commercially minded and highly organised individual seeking broad exposure to investing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Chairman across a broad range of business, administrative, and strategic activities
- Prepare meeting materials, briefing papers, presentations, and supporting documentation
- Coordinate schedules, follow-ups, and priority actions arising from meetings and discussions
- Accompany the Chairman to selected board meetings and external engagements
- Track and monitor key action items and ensure timely execution
Information & Process Management
- Improve and maintain digital data storage and information retrieval systems
- Organise and streamline internal information flows across investments and operating businesses
- Curate relevant business insights, updates, and reporting materials efficiently and accurately
- Assist in implementing operational processes and workflow improvements across the office
Research & Analysis
- Conduct research and prepare concise written analysis on markets, industries, technologies, and companies
- Monitor public and private investments and provide commentary on relevant developments
- Assist with competitive analysis and assessment of market opportunities
- Support identification of emerging technologies and trends relevant to the family office’s investment focus areas
General Office & Project Support
- Assist with ad hoc strategic, operational, and investment-related projects
- Support communication and coordination with external stakeholders, advisers, and portfolio companies
- Contribute to maintaining a professional, efficient, and collaborative office environment
Candidate Profile
- Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Intelligent, intellectually curious, and commercially aware
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Energetic, collaborative, and capable of operating effectively in a small-team environment
- Self-starter with the ability to take ownership and work independently
- Technology-native with an interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve efficiency and analysis
- Strong discretion and professionalism
Experience & Education
- Degree from a leading university with a minimum high 2:1 or First-Class honours
- Academic background in Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related discipline preferred
- 2–3 years of post-university experience in a role involving organisational, analytical, or administrative responsibilities
- Demonstrated interest in investing, business strategy, entrepreneurship, or financial markets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and productivity tools
- Experience using AI tools for research, workflow management, or analytical processes is highly desirable
What the Role Offers
- Direct exposure to an experienced entrepreneur and investor
- Broad exposure across investing, business building, and strategic decision-making
- Significant learning and responsibility from an early stage
- Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and portfolio businesses
- A highly entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating environment
- Long-term career development potential within a growing family office
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