Chief of Staff

Overview

We live in a world that runs on physical industries like energy, logistics, manufacturing. These sectors are essential to our economy and daily lives, yet they are held back by inefficiencies, fragile legacy systems, and decades-old ways of working. This is not just a business problem; it is a societal one. When grids fail, supply chains stall, or factories falter, entire economies are disrupted.

These companies face unique, complex challenges that typical software was never designed to solve. Cogna was founded to change this. Our mission is to give critical industries their own AI-powered Software Factory: a way to build and deploy bespoke digital tools that solve pressing operational challenges.

Since our launch in May 2023, we've seen incredible customer traction and revenue growth. We're backed by leading VCs, including Notion Capital and Hoxton Ventures, and we're building a world-class team to take on one of the most important challenges of our time.

Tackling challenges at this scale takes people who are curious, adaptable, and motivated by impact. If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the industries and societies we serve.

About the role

The Chief of Staff is the CEO's strategic partner and operational right hand. You'll operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving high-impact initiatives across the company. This role requires someone who can think strategically while executing tactically-moving fluidly between investor relations, executive hiring, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination.

What you'll do

Investor Relations & Fundraising

• Draft board reports and investor updates
• Coordinate data room access and due diligence responses
• Track relationship pipeline and prioritize strategic engagements

Executive Hiring & Talent

• Drive executive search processes
• Manage candidate pipelines and interview coordination

Strategic Planning & Operations

• Run quarterly planning processes and leadership meetings
• Synthesize strategic updates for the executive team
• Drive cross-functional projects that don't fit one department

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Prepare CEO for high-value prospect meetings and strategic customer engagements
• Synthesize account intelligence and stakeholder maps for critical deals
• Support CEO participation in executive business reviews and key renewals

PR & Communications

• Maintain PR calendar and draft press releases
• Develop CEO thought leadership strategy with focus on LinkedIn presence
• Coordinate with PR agencies and track media coverage

What we're looking for

Experience and background

• 6+ years in management consulting, private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or prior Chief of Staff roles
• Specific experience with: due diligence processes, executive search, board-level communications, or fundraising coordination
• B2B SaaS or high-growth technology company experience is a plus
• Demonstrated success in fluid environments

Skills

• Strategic thinking with exceptional execution ability
• Elite written and verbal communication
• Strong project management across multiple priorities
• Ability to influence without authority

Traits

• High agency and proactive problem-solving
• Low ego, comfortable operating behind the scenes
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
• Data-driven decision making

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

What we offer

• Competitive salary and share option plan
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Excellent pension scheme, fixed at 7.5%
• Private healthcare, including family cover and pre-existing conditions
• Flexible hybrid working with 2 days per fortnight in our Farringdon office
• Regular social events and offsites
• Access to a gym and fitness classes in our office building