Chief of Staff (12 month maternity cover) - Pinnacle Pet Group

Pinnacle Pet Group is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with our CEO and Executive Leadership Team for 12 months, to cover maternity leave. This is a senior strategic role, critical to driving our business agenda, managing priorities, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple entities in the UK and Europe. It\'s an exciting chance to contribute to a growing organisation and make a meaningful impact at Group Executive Leadership team level.

LocationHybrid – London Paddington office 2-3 days per week. Travel to the EU will also be required.

Start datePlease note that this role will commence end of March 2026.

Here\'s What You\'ll Be Doing With Us

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, shaping strategic decisions and initiatives.

Coordinate and oversee company-wide projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Manage the CEO\'s office operations, streamline workflows, and facilitate leadership meetings.

Prepare Board and shareholder materials, and represent the CEO in key engagements.

Lead special projects and drive cross‐functional collaboration across diverse geographies.

Our Wish List Of Your Previous Experience

Extensive experience in the Financial Services sector at a global level, with a strong preference for expertise within the insurance industry.

A strong background in consulting is highly desirable.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage change effectively.

Exceptional communication, project management, and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a fast‐paced, complex environment and deliver strategic impact.

What You Can Expect From Us

Pension scheme

25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Flexible benefits

What we are all about!We are the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) – a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and health services platform operating in several markets across Europe including the UK, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Our sister group Independence Pet Group (IPG) operates in North America (USA and Canada).

We are one of Europe\'s largest pet insurance and services organisations, with over 1400 colleagues supporting over 2 million pets in 8 countries.

At PPG, we are on a mission to strengthen the unique bond between you and your pet, through our innovative products and services.

We\'re guided by our values of Performance, Exploration, Togetherness and Sustainability and as pet owners, many of us at PPG feel a personal connection with our mission.

We take pride in the contribution we each make in delivering an ecosystem that will change the future of pet insurance and healthcare services for the benefit of our customers and their pets.

As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre‐employment screening process which includes a credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.

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