Chief of Staff, Strategy & Communications

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,700 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.

Description:

Reporting directly to the Global Vice Chairman, based in Canada, James Crossland, the Chief of Staff (CoS) should be an initiative-taking and dedicated individual with an ambitious spirit and keen critical thinking skills. The CoS will work on client projects, oversee key business relationships, and lead and support preparation for internal and external meetings. The ideal candidate will function under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, highly demanding work environment while exhibiting excellent client service and professionalism in all interactions. The CoS will be a strategic thought partner and provide a sounding board while sharing perspectives with the Vice Chairman and leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage the Global Vice Chairman’s time collaborating with the Executive Assistant, the CoS prepares for and follows up on meetings and prepares information necessary, coordinating agendas while collaborating with the Global Vice Chairman to manage complex client initiatives
• Manage day-to-day account work of producing and refining deliverables – including strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A, briefing memos, distributed media materials, and others – and working with Account Managers and Leaders for client engagements.Maintain awareness of leads, proposals, and ongoing projects
• Executes against team objectives and plans as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, government, public affairs, corporate communications, political and/or policy developments
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to see complex projects through to execution
• Strong history of managing client relationships
• Experience managing teams, with a particular focus on mentoring junior staff
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and/or sensitive mandates
• Demonstrated understanding of business and financial markets
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, advanced PowerPoint is necessary
• Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial politics

What We Offer:

As a Teneo employee, you will enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; team events; snacks; and other perks.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes an inclusive workplace.