Chief of Staff

Position: Chief of Staff – Gozney + Co

Location: Dorset, UK

About Gozney + Co:

Gozney + Co is the private office of the Gozney family and serves as the home for the Gozney brand. Established in 2024, Gozney + Co operates as an entrepreneurial vehicle that focuses on business and product incubation, asset and brand management, investments, partnerships, and all other Gozney family-related ventures.

The Gozney Brand:

The Gozney brand is centred around our award-winning outdoor cooking products, with Gozney being the premium leader in the sector. Gozney is rapidly scaling on a global level and our long-term vision is to expand Gozney into a multibillion-dollar global household name.

Gozney + Co Today:

Gozney + Co is a newly incorporated legal vehicle. This presents an exceptional opportunity for the COS to collaborate with Tom Gozney and other Partners to lead and initiate the building process of Gozney + Co from the ground up. The COS will drive recruitment, establish processes and systems, and become a key figure in all future entrepreneurial developments within Gozney + Co for the Gozney brand.

SUMMARY

The Chief of Staff (COS) will be a key leadership partner to Tom Gozney, providing operational oversight and strategic alignment across Gozney + Co’s ventures. This role encompasses organizational development, project leadership, and cross-functional management, supporting both business and personal initiatives. The COS will oversee day-to-day operations, build teams, manage complex projects, and ensure smooth execution of Tom’s vision. This is a hybrid role with expected time spent in the Gozney office in Bournemouth and in the New Forest.

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Partnership

• Serve as a trusted partner to Tom and Laura Gozney, translating their entrepreneurial vision into actionable strategies.
• Develop and implement processes and systems that bring structure to new initiatives, ensuring they are well-organized, aligned, and efficiently executed.
• Act as Tom’s operational anchor by managing schedules, preparing for key meetings, and ensuring follow-through on all projects.

Brand Development

• Collaborate with leadership to craft and launch Tom Gozney’s personal brand, defining its purpose, voice, and strategic goals.
• Be the connective tissue between Gozney’s brand team and Tom, to guide the content and communication strategy, positioning Tom as the global face of the Gozney brand, take accountability for all team members delivering the strategy.
• Help recruit and onboard the specialist brand team, including Content Creator and Brand Manager, that will be responsible for executing all PR, social media and media outreach initiatives.
• Support Tom as the Gozney brand guardian in feeding back and helping evolve the Gozney brand over time.

Product Innovation

• Work with Tom to establish the foundation of the Product Lab, implementing systems to capture, evaluate, and prioritise innovative ideas.
• Create and maintain the “Black Book” of product concepts as a dynamic, evolving resource with Tom and the wider team.
• Facilitate Tom’s involvement in product development by organising and preparing for discussions with agencies and internal teams.

Business Incubation

• Systemise and structure Tom’s vision for the brand, by developing frameworks to evaluate and support entrepreneurial ideas for Gozney, in conjunction with our CEO.
• Partner with our Chief Strategy Officer to conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and guide new ventures.
• Collaborate with Tom to create and present compelling vision decks that communicate Gozney + Co’s strategic initiatives to stakeholders.

Financial Leadership

• Partner in the recruitment and onboarding of a Head of Finance to establish robust financial management practices for Gozney + Co.
• Collaborate on setting up foundational financial systems for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring transparency and efficiency across all operations.
• Assist in creating governance structures and processes to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Operational Foundations

• Design and implement operational frameworks to support Gozney + Co’s diverse activities, including team collaboration tools and workflow systems.
• Establish a centralised concierge function to manage day-to-day operations and provide high-level support for ventures.
• Develop policies and procedures for HR, IT, and other foundational areas, ensuring the organization runs smoothly and efficiently.

People Management

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a high-performing team across key areas, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversee HR management for all Gozney + Co staff, including domestic employees, holidays, and HR-related matters.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 5 years in a senior operational role, such as Ops Director, Marketing Director, or equivalent, in an entrepreneurial or high-growth environment.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields (MBA preferred).
3. Proven operator with leadership and team-building abilities.
4. Strategic and operational expertise with experience managing complex projects.
5. Strong financial acumen and exceptional communication skills.
6. Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
7. Ethical, with high integrity and a commitment to excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Gozney + Co is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals of varied nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Our ongoing commitment is to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace, enabling you to excel in your career.