Chief of Staff / Operations

Job Title: Chief of Staff / Operations

Location: London, UK  

Type: Full-time, in-office (5 days a week) with frequent travel required  

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Company Overview:

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Eccleston Associates is a leading investment consulting boutique specialising in deal construction. We manage a diverse portfolio (across Europe, LaTam, US) for Private Equity and our own deals. We cover the full investment continuum, from deal origination and construction through to post-investment value creation. We work closely with leading Private Equity / Debt funds, credit investors, multinationals and family offices to fund and scale our deals.

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We are a diverse team of 8+ professionals with 6 different nationalities in the London office, specialising across strategy, analytics, finance and operations. We work closely with specialist sector management teams across healthcare, sports and other high-growth verticals, from our premium offices in Belgravia, in a highly dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where deals evolve quickly, and no two days look the same.

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The Role:

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This is a critical high-impact leadership role at the centre of Eccleston Associates. As Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for the daily running of the business, operating as the organisational backbone and driving internal operations. Given the boutique nature of the firm, you will balance operational excellence with high-level executive support, while also supporting deal teams and coordinating directly with institutional investors and Private Equity partners, representing the firm across high-level conversations and meetings.

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We are looking for someone exceptionally organised, commercially sharp, and thrives in these kinds of dynamic environments. The ideal candidate has both operational discipline and commercial instinct, comfortable handling internal organisational structure and helping shape investor-facing materials and BD outreach.

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This role is ideal for someone willing to learn (fast), capable of international travel frequently (on short notice), enjoys working in dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to new information.

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Responsibilities:

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· Oversee day-to-day operations of the company across finance coordination, administration, project workflows, and internal processes  

· Support budgeting, resource planning and internal financial coordination  

· Support the CEO in shaping organisational structure as the firm grows  

· Act as strategic right hand to senior leadership, managing priorities, tracking progress and ensuring momentum across business lines  

· Drive cross-company coordination across active deals, ensuring alignment between strategy, analytics, finance and operations teams  

· Conduct targeted BD outreach to Private Equity / Debt funds, institutional investors and family offices  

· Prepare briefing materials, agendas and follow-ups for key internal and external meetings; this also includes pitch materials, investor updates, data packs and strategic communications  

· Support relationship management with existing partners and prospective investors  

· Support early-stage ideation, negotiation preparation, and participate in deal structuring and set-up as needed  

· Travel internationally with senior leadership (on short notice) to support investor meetings, deal negotiations, and on-the-ground due diligence  

· Foster a strong company culture centred on collaboration, ownership and high-performance  

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Essential Qualifications:

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· 5-10 years of relevant experience in any combination of: consulting, private equity/venture capital, investor relations, operations, Chief of Staff roles, or high-growth entrepreneurial environments  

· Proven ability to run operations, originate opportunities/deals, drive results, and manage end-to-end commercial processes  

· Strong commercial acumen with confidence interacting with senior investors and institutional partners, and confident in selling and closing deals  

· Comfortable with financial discussions and able to understand financial concepts  

· Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills  

· Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving team  

· Team-oriented, adaptable, and highly proactive in seeking out opportunities  

· Strong written and oral communication skills (fluent English is essential)  

· London-based, with authorisation to work in the United Kingdom  

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Preferred Qualifications:

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· Exposure to multi-jurisdictional businesses or cross-border operational projects  

· Additional languages are a plus  

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What we offer:

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· International travel  

· Exposure to Private Equity, multinational companies and C-suite level clients  

· Opportunities for career growth and personal development  

· Potential conversion to a full-time role (6 month probation period)  

· The opportunity to work with a team of bright individuals in our charming offices in Belgravia  

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We are looking for someone intellectually sharp, highly adaptable, proactive and operationally rigorous. Someone who can keep a firm running with precision while also thinking strategically and representing the company externally. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-moving dynamic environment, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and be curious and energised by a role that blends operations, people, strategy and investor engagement. If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you. Please submit your resume to careers@ecclestonassociates.com.

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Eccleston Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.