Chief of Staff

As the Chief of Staff at FeedbackFruits, you will be pivotal in supporting our executive team and ensuring the seamless execution of our strategic initiatives. This high-impact role involves overseeing key projects, managing cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational efficiency. Your contributions will be crucial in driving the company's growth and success.

The ideal candidate will excel in organizational and leadership skills, demonstrating an ability to juggle multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

We are a mission-driven scale-up and believe education is key to facing the future challenges of society and achieving our full potential as individuals. The success of today's education depends on teachers turning the flame of curiosity into lifelong learning and critical thinking. FeedbackFruits builds technology-supported learning activities to facilitate this transition in education.

Department: Enablement

Reports to: COO

Work alongside: Management team and Executive Assistant

Why is the position interesting for you?

• You’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading educational technology company.
• You will have a significant impact on both day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives, directly contributing to the FeedbackFruits’s growth and success.
• You will work closely with the executive team and have a front-row seat to the decision-making process.
• This role provides a platform to influence high-level strategy and drive important projects, offering substantial professional growth and visibility within the company.

🎯 About the job

• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Assist the executive team in the development and implementation of strategic plans long-term vision.
• Monitor progress and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
• Executive Team Enablement
• Act as a trusted advisor and right-hand person to the COO.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives.
• Prepare materials for executive meetings and follow up on action items.
• Support the execution of key strategic projects.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses for the executive team. Provide insights and recommendations based on data and performance metrics.
• Process Improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with department heads to establish and monitor key performance indicators.
• Streamline operations and support the executive team in decision-making.
• Internal Communication
• Act as a liaison between the executive team and other departments. Facilitate communication, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure alignment on key initiatives.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to foster transparency and engagement.
• Manage company-wide announcements and communication channels.
• Ensure alignment of messaging with the company's values and goals.
• Project Management
• Lead and drive cross-functional projects that contribute to the company's growth and success including strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and organizational development.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure project objectives are met.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Change Management
• Lead change management efforts related to organizational shifts, mergers, acquisitions, or other significant changes.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and employee engagement.
• Monitor the impact of changes and make necessary adjustments to plans.

Your experience

Scale-ups provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but sometimes it feels like you’re “building the plane while flying the plane”. You must derive energy from such a climate and don’t mind redesigning for continuous growth, feeling comfortable with some uncertainty.

You have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior management or strategic role, preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in HR or Legal management practices and experience leading teams
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans..

What you get

Competitive Benefits Package

• 25 paid holidays per year
• 3 days off per year for study and development, plus an annual budget
• 3 days off per year for volunteer work
• Ability to work from home (3 days per week on-site)
• Travel allowance and a Swapfiets subscription
• Company laptop
• Daily lunch at the office & bi-weekly dinner
• Free access to the gym at the office
• Unlimited access to certified psychologists and coaches (OpenUp)
• Pension plan fully paid by FeedbackFruits

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Chief of Staff? Then we'd love to hear about you!