We are a Chief of Staff Recruitment Agency
A Chief of Staff is a crucial hire in any organisation that determines they need one.
Chief of staff roles can be in established organisations, typically supporting the Chief Executive or board or in organisations of any size should the company’s operations become more complex.
Hiring a Chief of Staff can be a game changer for an organisation. A competent hire can mean the difference between average and great as they are instrumental in driving strategic projects and executing tasks.
Key skills required for a Chief of Staff include:
Project management and leadership
Outstanding communication skills and ability to execute
Strategic and critical thinking skills
Trouble shooting and problem solving
Emotional intelligence
How We Can Help You Hire a Chief of Staff:
Being specific in what you are looking to recruit at this level and being clear on the boundaries of this role alongside other executive support will set out expectations for success and development opportunities for the role.
During the interview process it is important to highlight the core competencies required for this role and involve key stakeholders during the hiring process. Do ensure you provide candidates with a clear understanding of the challenges of the role and the personalities involved to set them up for a good start. It is a good idea to provide them with a mentor within the business outside of their reporting line.
Hiring a Chief of Staff is clearly a considered investment for any company, but these dynamic roles provide close eyes on the execution of key goals and objectives for the company.
What Sets Us Apart From Other Chief of Staff Recruitment Agencies?
Bain and Gray has built a reputation over many years as the leading recruiter for the best Chief of Staff candidates in the London market.
This is because we create long term partnerships with our candidates and our clients through our exceptional skills at selecting long lasting introductions that work seamlessly on both sides. We have gained years of knowledge and trust with our London Chief of Staff network, so we have a full understanding of the individuals and companies they are best suited to. We understand that a skilful, professional and trusted Chief of Staff is invaluable, and is often the lynch pin in their boss’s business logistics as well as relationships.
Our consultants are all experienced, some over many years in the PA support market, and our continual investment in their growth and development as well as their market knowledge means we never stand still.
We are now proudly an Employee Owned Trust, which means the business is effectively owned by the employees. This gives everyone in our team a long term investment emotionally as well as commercially in the ongoing future success of Bain and Gray.
If you would like to talk to us about hiring these roles, please contact clients@bainandgray.com
We can help you recruit for a wide range of other boutique secretarial roles. Get in touch with us if you’d like to:
Frequently asked questions
Hiring a Chief of Staff can be a significant investment in a business, however, the benefits of the right hire will have a transformative impact. They will usually handle key projects for their boss and the organisation as a whole. They will also provide dedicated support to the Executive Team. A strategic Chief of Staff hired into a business can be significant in boosting productivity, and streamlining processes whilst taking responsibility for management, overseeing strategic initiatives, daily operations and building relationships in the longer term.
To discuss your specific hiring needs and gain more tailored expert advice, please email one of our directors at clients@bainandgray.com or call on 020 7036 2030
Chief of Staff roles are well suited to work with us on a retained basis. We typically work to this arrangement when there is a uniqueness about a piece of recruitment; a particular skill set, a unique location, a confidential hire or you are looking to hire a small team.
The benefit of working with us on a retained basis are numerous, but can include; a wider range of candidates as we are mapping out the market on your behalf, a controlled message to the market, a closely managed time frame to hire, as well as the benefits of working with one consultancy and a gaining a thoroughly objective view of candidates.
To find out more, please email one of our directors at clients@bainandgray.com or call 020 7036 2030
