Chief of Staff to NED

Role description

Benefits of working at Together

26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays

Free access to company holiday homes

Buy & sell holidays

Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus

Matched pension contribution

Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance

Life assurance and Critical illness cover

Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme

Free local gym access

Local bar / restaurant discounts

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Company Description

We’re Together. For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans.

We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can’t or won’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book.

As a Chief of Staff, we are looking for an exceptional, highly organised, and commercially astute Chief of Staff to support a Non-Executive Director who oversees multiple portfolios within a successful, family-owned business group.

This is a trusted partner role, acting as an extension of the NED, ensuring the effective management of priorities, governance activities, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives across a diverse portfolio of businesses. You will provide comprehensive Chief of Staff support, alongside executive-level diary and travel management, requiring discretion, sound judgement, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

You will have strong financial acumen, experience operating in board-level environments, and the confidence to engage with senior leaders, advisers, and stakeholders.

As a Chief of Staff, we are looking for someone to:

Strategic & Chief of Staff Support

Serve as a trusted adviser and strategic partner to the NED across multiple business interests and portfolios

Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the NED

Proactively manage priorities, ensuring the NED's time is focused on the highest-value activities

Anticipate requirements, identify potential issues or opportunities, and take action before they become critical

Support the NED in preparing for board meetings, investor discussions, business reviews, and strategic engagements

Track actions, commitments, and key deliverables, ensuring timely follow-up and completion

Coordinate projects and initiatives spanning multiple businesses and locations

Prepare briefing documents, presentations, reports, and executive summaries for the NED

Support with Family Office and matters where required

Board & Governance Support

Review, analyse, and summarise board papers, management reports, and financial information

Ensure the NED is fully briefed ahead of board and committee meetings

Develop concise insights and recommendations from complex business information

Track board actions and governance requirements across the portfolio

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding commercially sensitive information

Financial & Commercial Support

Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial performance, business metrics, and commercial drivers

Review financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and management accounts to identify key trends and issues

Support the NED in assessing business performance and strategic opportunities

Interpret financial and operational data and present findings in an accessible and actionable format

Liaise with finance teams, advisers, and senior management as required

Executive Support

Manage a complex and dynamic diary across multiple locations and business interests

Coordinate meetings, agendas, and key stakeholder engagements

Arrange and manage domestic travel logistics, frequently accompanying the NED to sites and meetings across Cheshire and surrounding areas

Ensure seamless preparation for all meetings and engagements

Handle correspondence and communications on behalf of the NED where appropriate

Stakeholder Management

Build trusted working relationships with senior executives, directors, family stakeholders, advisers, and external partners

Represent the NED professionally and effectively in interactions with stakeholders

Exercise diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgement in all dealings

Essential

Significant experience in a Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, Strategic Business Partner, or similar senior support role

Experience supporting C-suite executives, NEDs, business owners, or family office principals

Strong financial literacy with the ability to understand and interpret financial reports, management accounts, and board papers

Experience working within governance and board environments

Exceptional organisational and planning skills

Ability to anticipate needs and operate with minimal supervision

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability

High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

Desirable

Experience within family-owned businesses, family offices, or multi-entity organisations

Professional qualification in business, finance, or a related discipline

Experience supporting investment, property, or diversified business portfolios

If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role

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Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.

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