Chief of Staff

CSG is partnering with an innovative advanced manufacturing business in the critical minerals and circular economy sector, seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly alongside the CEO during a period of rapid industrial and commercial growth.

Acting as an extension of the CEO, the Chief of Staff will drive strategic initiatives across the organization, ensuring key projects, customer commitments, and executive priorities advance smoothly. This broad, high‑impact role suits a leader who thrives in fast‑paced, founder‑led environments and enjoys operating across commercial, operational, and strategic functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the CEO's trusted partner, helping drive strategic priorities and day‑to‑day execution.
• Coordinate cross‑functional projects across commercial, operations, engineering, and finance.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing strategic customers and partners.
• Support commercial negotiations, customer follow‑up, and strategic partnership development.
• Assist with feedstock sourcing and long‑term offtake initiatives as the business scales.
• Prepare executive presentations, board materials, and strategic updates.
• Coordinate engagement with government bodies, industry organizations, and key stakeholders.
• Track business priorities, ensure accountability, and remove barriers to execution.
• Improve internal communication, reporting, and operational processes to support growth.

Essential Experience

• Supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a fast‑paced business.
• Working within production‑based or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Managing strategic customers, partners, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable operating across multiple business functions and influencing without direct authority.