About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice

• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action

• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

The Chief of Staff will work with the CEO in managing his office including time, priorities, communications and overall agenda. They will act as a trusted advisor and line manage the Executive Assistant and Leadership Communications Business Partner.

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO on a variety of projects, helping to roll out new initiatives, priorities and ways of working as well as role modelling key behaviours and acting as a bridge to the wider organisation.

This role will play an important part in managing stakeholders, will work closely with the Leadership team and Board, and will represent the CEO internally and externally, deputising for and supporting him as required. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for the voice of the PRI’s CEO, working closely with him to develop and execute his stakeholder engagement, internal and external communications and events across a variety of platforms.

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing regular reporting as required

• Build strong relationships and ways of working across the organisation, including with the Executive Team, acting as a conduit of information to/from the CEO

• Support the CEO in achieving the executive office prioritises, business plan and budget

• Develop and manage the CEO’s voice and communications strategy both internally and externally, in close collaboration with communications and public affairs colleagues

• Work with signatories and stakeholders to help the CEO and wider organisation deliver on priorities and both strengthen and develop relationships

• Manage projects jointly with or on behalf of the CEO and Executive Team, working across the PRI and with relevant stakeholders, including the Board

• Role model key behaviours and help shape PRI’s culture in support of the CEO

• Manage the CEO’s office, including working with the Executive Assistant and CEO Communications Business Partner to prioritise workload and maximise opportunities

• Provide oversight and management of direct reports, supporting their development and managing their performance effectively to help the team fulfil their potential

• Ensure direct reports meet agreed deadlines, acting as a point of escalation for team performance and quality issues

Person Specification

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

• Experience of multi-channel strategic communications and media strategy and execution

• Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills

• Well-developed people management skills and experience of leading

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others and commitment to fostering an inclusive environment 

• Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous professional and personal development

• Excellent networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships at a senior level

• IT/digital skills (Microsoft Office, digital comms channels, Salesforce)

• Very good programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports

• As this is a global role, occasional international travel may be required

• Language skills, other than English, are desirable

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.