Chief of Staff (maternity cover)

We are partnering with a leading consulting firm to appoint an experienced Chief of Staff for a maternity cover contract. This is a high-impact role supporting senior leadership in driving strategic priorities, operational excellence and the effective delivery of key business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic and operational priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations and board-level materials.
• Monitor business performance, track actions and manage governance processes.
• Act as a trusted adviser, facilitating collaboration across service lines and support functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and ways of working.

Your Experience

• Previous experience as a Chief of Staff, Strategy Manager, Senior PMO or within a consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of how a Big 4 or professional services firm operates, including stakeholder management, governance and commercial priorities.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Highly analytical with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Essential Requirements

• Prior experience within a Big 6 Advisory or leading management consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Available to commence at short notice to provide maternity cover.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible leadership support role within one of the world's leading consulting firms, making an immediate impact while working alongside senior executives on strategically important initiatives.