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Chief of Staff
Salary: £80,000 to £91,000 + 20% performance bonus
Working location: Milton Keynes, with regular travel to London and other locations as required
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: 7th October 2026.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive applications from suitable candidates.
Job summary:
A pivotal Executive Office role working closely with the CEO and Executive Committee to turn organisational priorities into coordinated action. You will strengthen executive decision-making, maintain focus on strategic delivery and help the leadership team operate cohesively and effectively.
What you’ll be doing:
- Coordinate the Executive Committee agenda, papers, decisions and follow-up actions to support effective collective leadership.
- Maintain oversight of strategic priorities and cross-organisational initiatives, identifying risks, dependencies, gaps in ownership and matters requiring Executive intervention.
- Provide trusted support and constructive challenge to the CEO and Executive Directors, anticipating issues and enabling timely decisions.
- Support major organisational change and transformation priorities requiring coordination across Executive portfolios.
- Work with Company Secretariat to align Executive activity with Board and governance requirements.
- Help develop effective and resilient ways of working across the Executive Office, in partnership with the Executive Assistant team.
- Produce concise executive briefings, reports and analysis while building trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
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What we’re looking for:
- Significant senior-level experience in a Chief of Staff, strategic business management, programme management or comparable role within a complex organisation.
- Proven ability to support CEOs, Executive teams or Boards and coordinate complex priorities across multiple senior stakeholders.
- Excellent judgement, discretion and political awareness, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence without direct authority.
- Outstanding written, verbal and analytical skills, including the ability to turn complex information into concise briefings, recommendations and actions.
- Strong strategic, governance and programme-management capability, with a practical focus on delivery.
- A collaborative and resilient approach, with the confidence to operate autonomously in a fast-moving environment.
What we offer:
Our benefits package includes:
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- holiday purchase scheme
- enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- life assurance
- subsidised private medical insurance
- employee discounts platform
- two days volunteer leave
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
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- many more!
Who we are:
At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
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Why you should join us:
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.
We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.
Our inclusive culture:
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.
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