Chief of Staff

About This Role

Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)

Role Purpose

This role exists to ensure one outcome:
What the CEO decides is executed — fast, completely, and without dilution.

The Chief of Staff acts as the CEO’s execution partner, driving discipline, accountability, and operational clarity across the organisation.

This is a high-impact execution role, positioned at the centre of the business.

We are looking for a hands-on execution leader who drives outcomes across teams and holds stakeholders accountable.

Key Responsibilities CEO Execution Management

• Translate CEO directives into structured execution plans with clear owners and timelines
• Track all decisions and ensure seamless follow-through
• Identify risks, delays, and misalignment, with clear recommendations

Executive Governance (ExCom)

• Drive a disciplined operating rhythm (weekly, monthly, quarterly reviews)
• Structure leadership meetings with clear agendas and outcomes
• Ensure decisions convert into actionable execution plans
• Enforce accountability across senior leadership

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Build and manage CEO dashboards (KPIs, RAG status, progress tracking)
• Standardise reporting across all functions
• Ensure reporting is concise, action-oriented, and decision-focused

Execution Tracking & Follow-ups

• Own organisation-wide action tracking systems
• Ensure every task has ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes
• Drive consistent follow-up until closure

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Align priorities across Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Education
• Track interdependencies and remove execution bottlenecks
• Ensure coordinated delivery across departments

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify execution risks and gaps
• Maintain a live risk and issue tracker
• Escalate with clarity and actionable solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff / Strategy Execution / PMO leadership role
• Strong ability to drive execution in high-pressure environments
• Track record of holding senior stakeholders accountable
• Experience building governance frameworks and enforcing them
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to operate with authority, neutrality, and influence

Work Location: In person