Magentic: Chief of Staff

Magentic is looking for a Chief of Staff We are looking for a brilliant Chief of Staff to join our team at Magentic. We’re pushing the boundaries of AI with next-generation agentic systems that can manage entire workflows. We’re focusing on a three trillion dollar market of supply chains and procurement.
Our mission is to make global manufacturing supply chains robust to an ever-changing world, and to harness the potential of generative AI through thoughtful deployment, maximising benefits while prioritising ethical use and safety.
About the Role
We are searching for a Chief of Staff to operate as the strategic right-hand to our founding team, establishing and managing the inner workings of the company across customer operations, finance, legal, HR, and administrative systems. You will architect scalable internal processes and infrastructure for operational excellence from the early days of the company.
This role involves managing essential business functions, from financial planning, to legal negotiations, recruitment operations, and customer acquisition workflows. You will directly facilitate our growth by optimizing CRM (customer relationship management) and ATS (applicant tracking systems) and enabling efficient coordination across teams and external partners. You will lay the foundations so that Magentic becomes a skyscraper working with the world’s largest supply-chain organisations.
Tasks
In this role, you will:

• Manage operational and financial processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalable growth.
• Lead customer outreach optimisation and CRM strategies, optimizing customer engagement and sales workflows.
• Oversee legal, compliance, and administrative functions, facilitating seamless operations across the business.
• Build and run HR systems and recruitment processes, supporting talent acquisition and team development
• Establish and maintain internal systems, driving operational excellence and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, aligning teams and resources to accelerate company objectives.

Requirements
You May Be a Good Fit if You:

• Strong analytical and strategic advisory capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Clear and structured communication skills.
• Experience managing operations at an early-stage startup.
• Familiarity with financial systems, budgeting, and compliance.
• Experience implementing CRM and customer outreach processes.
• Comfort overseeing HR and recruitment workflows.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
At Magentic, we recognise and reward the talent that drives our success. We offer:

• Competitive Salaries: We provide salary packages that reflect your expertise and experience.
• Competitive Equity: Play a real part in Magentic’s upside.
• Visa sponsorship available: We prioritise UK-based candidates but welcome global talent.
• Hybrid London HQ: 3-4 days in the office with remote flexibility.
• Annual team retreat: A fully-funded off-site to recharge, bond, and build.

Our mission
At Magentic, we are committed to developing artificial intelligence that benefits humanity. We push the limits of AI's capabilities and are dedicated to its responsible and safe deployment. Recognising the profound impact of AI, we ensure that its development is centred around human needs and safety, incorporating a wide array of perspectives to fulfil our mission. We bring expertise from OpenAI, NASA, and McKinsey, and we’re backed by the best venture funds in the world.
We can’t wait to have you on board.
Magentic Equal Opportunities Statement
Magentic is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, or any other basis as protected by the Equality Act 2010.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and cultures and believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions. We also ensure that our employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Magentic Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
Magentic is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application or contact us directly