Chief of Staff Jobs London: The UK's Executive Capital
London is the heart of UK executive recruitment. Home to FTSE 100 headquarters, leading tech companies, and the world's top private equity firms, the capital offers more Chief of Staff opportunities than anywhere else in Britain.
Current London Chief of Staff Opportunities
Top London Employers for Chiefs of Staff
Goldman Sachs
Investment Bank
Finance, Operations
5+ CoS rolesDeliveroo
Tech Scale-up
Operations, Strategy
3+ CoS rolesRevolut
FinTech
Strategy, Growth
4+ CoS rolesStripe
Payments Tech
Operations, Partnerships
3+ CoS rolesCheckout.com
FinTech
Strategy, Expansion
3+ CoS rolesMeta
Big Tech
Policy, Operations
2+ CoS rolesPermira
Private Equity
Portfolio, Strategy
2+ CoS rolesKing
Gaming
Strategy, Operations
2+ CoS rolesLondon Chief of Staff Salary Guide
| Role Level | London Salary | UK Average |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Staff (Startup) | £80,000 - £120,000 | £65,000 - £95,000 |
| Chief of Staff (Scale-up) | £100,000 - £150,000 | £80,000 - £120,000 |
| Chief of Staff (Enterprise) | £130,000 - £180,000 | £100,000 - £140,000 |
| Chief of Staff (PE/VC) | £120,000 - £200,000 | £90,000 - £150,000 |
| Senior Chief of Staff | £150,000 - £250,000 | £120,000 - £180,000 |
* Salaries exclude equity and bonuses. London CoS roles at startups often include equity worth £50K-200K+.
London Business Hubs for Chiefs of Staff
City of London
Investment banks, law firms, and corporate headquarters
Canary Wharf
Major banks and financial services firms
Shoreditch/Old Street
Tech startups and scale-ups (Silicon Roundabout)
Mayfair/St James's
Private equity, hedge funds, and family offices
Victoria/Westminster
Government, nonprofits, and political organisations
About Chief of Staff Jobs in London
London is the undisputed centre for Chief of Staff jobs in the UK. Our Chief of Staff recruitment agency has observed that approximately 70% of all UK CoS roles are based in or around London, making it the primary destination for ambitious professionals seeking strategic executive support roles.
Why Chiefs of Staff Choose London
London offers unparalleled access to top executives and decision-makers. The concentration of FTSE 100 headquarters, high-growth tech scale-ups, private equity firms, and international businesses creates a dynamic market for Chief of Staff professionals. The networking opportunities, exposure to world-class leadership, and career progression potential are unmatched.
The London CoS Salary Premium
Chiefs of Staff in London earn a 20-30% premium over UK regional salaries. While London living costs are higher, the career advancement opportunities often outweigh this. Many London-based CoS professionals transition to C-suite roles, VP positions, or founding their own companies within 3-5 years.
Find Your London Chief of Staff Role
Browse current opportunities in the UK's executive capital through our specialist Chief of Staff recruitment agency.