Chief of Staff at NHBC in England-Milton Keynes
- Company: NHBC
- Location: England-Milton Keynes
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: £80,000 to £91,000 + 20% performance bonus
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
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.
Job description
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Skills
Required
- Practical focus on delivery
- Collaborative and resilient approach
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- h oliday purchase scheme
- e nhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- l ife a ssurance
- s ubsidised private medical insurance
- e mployee discounts platform
- two days volunteer leave
- e nhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
- + many more!
About NHBC
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 recogni s ed 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.