Chief of Staff & PMO – Global Procurement Team Location: Windsor (Hybrid Working Model) Contract: 3 to 6 Months (with potential to become permanent) Rate: Competitive Day RateA leading global hospitality group is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff & PMO to join their Global Procurement Excellence team on an initial 3 to 6 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic, international environment at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. You will work closely with the VP of Procurement Excellence, acting both as a strategic Chief of Staff and a Project Management Office (PMO) lead, helping to deliver best-in-class programme management and driving critical initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Chief of Staff to the VP of Procurement Excellence, contributing directly to the leadership team’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Manage and support complex, global programmes across technology, business strategy, and change management areas.
- Implement and champion PMO best practices tailored to the culture and ways of working across the global procurement organisation.
- Produce high-quality written and visual communications (PowerPoint, Word) to articulate business cases, project updates, and strategic initiatives.
- Operate as an integrated member of the team, engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from analysts to senior executives.
- Navigate and lead projects with a high degree of ambiguity, driving clarity and direction independently.
- Facilitate collaboration between key stakeholders to ensure aligned thinking and informed decision-making.
- While experience within procurement or hospitality sectors would be beneficial, it is not essential.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience leading PMO functions and acting as a Chief of Staff within complex, international or global organisations.
- Strong track record managing technology, change management, or business strategy programmes.
- Excellent storytelling and narrative-building skills able to craft compelling presentations and documents.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage, influence, and build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Highly proactive, organised, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
- Previous experience in procurement or the hospitality sector is desirable but not required.
Why Join?
- Work with a globally recognised brand in a highly collaborative and supportive team.
- Be at the centre of exciting transformational projects with the opportunity for long-term engagement.
- Hybrid working model based in Windsor, offering flexibility alongside a strong office culture.
- A competitive day rate and potential for a permanent role.
InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.