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.
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
+ 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.
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.
Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.
We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home-based roles within corporate, business operations and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.
Benefits and rewards
NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.
Diversity and inclusion
Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
Express your interest
If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers web page regularly, as new opportunities are posted frequently.
National House-Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.