Chief of Staff (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research. We're hiring a Chief of Staff to work in close partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, translating strategic priorities into clear and effective operational delivery across Genomics England.

Requirements

• Extensive experience operating within UK government or the wider public sector, with well established relationships across relevant organisations and the credibility to manage sensitive external engagement with discretion.
• Strong organisational capability, with the ability to manage a complex, fastmoving agenda across multiple workstreams while bringing structure, clarity, and focus to the CEO’s office.
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively, balancing pace with rigour to ensure high quality outcomes in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, including experience leading, developing, and supporting a small, high performing team in an inclusive and empowering way.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build trust and resolve issues constructively across senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Benefits

• Generous Leave
• Family-Friendly
• Pension & Financial
• Learning & Development
• Recognition & Rewards
• Health & Wellbeing