Chief of Staff

🚀 Chief of Staff | Defence / Deep Tech | Germany (Hannover/Bremen)

I’m working with a venture-backed defence technology start-up in Germany that is building a highly complex hardware capability from the ground up.  

The business is transitioning from early-stage engineering into a critical phase of scale — including the development of a new production facility and the expansion of engineering and operational teams.

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They are now looking to hire a Chief of Staff to work directly with the Founder.

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The Role

This is not a traditional “strategy” Chief of Staff position.  

It is a hands-on, execution-focused role, sitting at the centre of the business — ensuring that:

• Teams are aligned and working towards clear priorities  
• Key projects stay on track  
• Engineering and operational efforts are coordinated effectively  
• The organisation scales with structure, clarity and pace

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You will act as an extension of the Founder, taking ownership of critical internal initiatives and driving them through to completion.

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What They’re Looking For

There isn’t one single background that defines this hire.  

Strong candidates are likely to come from environments such as:

• Defence, aerospace or deep tech scale-ups  
• Drone / robotics / autonomous systems companies  
• Complex hardware or advanced manufacturing businesses  
• High-growth startups operating in regulated industries  
• Consulting backgrounds with proven transition into operational roles

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More important than background is mindset.

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This role requires someone who:

• Has a strong bias toward execution and delivery  
• Is comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments  
• Can coordinate across teams without relying on hierarchy  
• Is capable of taking ownership of complex problems and solving them independently  
• Wants to be part of building something from an early stage

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Key Requirements

• Experience working in complex, technical environments  
• Strong organisational and operational capability  
• Experience working closely with senior leadership or founders  
• Fluent German language skills (essential)  
• Willingness to be on-site (this is not a remote role)

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Why This Role

• Work directly with a founder building a highly ambitious defence technology company  
• Be part of building a production capability and organisation from scratch  
• Operate at the centre of a scaling, high-impact business  
• Take ownership of critical initiatives with real responsibility  
• Clear pathway into broader leadership responsibility over time

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If this sounds relevant, or you’re curious to learn more, feel free to reach out directly or apply.