Head of Special Projects
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Job Summary
About NextStep
NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network we are currently looking for a Head of Special Projects to join their team.
About the Company
Our client is a Series C HealthTech company headquartered in London providing AI-powered diagnostic support tools to NHS trusts private hospital networks and health insurers across the UK and Europe. With 40m raised to date 200 employees and a growing pipeline of enterprise contracts the business is entering a pivotal phase preparing for potential Series D fundraising and a pathway to public markets. The CEO is looking for a trusted strategic operator to take on the most critical cross-functional projects and free executive capacity as the organisation scales.
The Role
As Head of Special Projects you will be the CEOs right hand on the initiatives that dont fit neatly into any existing function. You will scope lead and deliver a rotating portfolio of strategic commercial and operational projects from international market entry and investor relations support to internal transformation and board preparation. This is a senior high-trust role for someone who is equally comfortable in a board presentation and a working-level problem-solving session.
What Youll Do
- Own and drive a portfolio of CEO-prioritised strategic projects defining scope building the approach and delivering results with limited direction.
- Lead the preparation of materials for Board meetings investor updates and strategic planning sessions including board decks data rooms and strategic narrative documents.
- Support international expansion efforts including market assessments regulatory mapping and partnership development in new geographies.
- Act as a thought partner and sounding board for the CEO on major business decisions providing analysis challenge and a point of view.
- Identify organisational capability gaps and coordinate cross-functional initiatives to address them working with department heads across the business.
What Were Looking For
- 610 years of experience in management consulting investment banking or a senior strategy or Chief of Staff role in a high-growth company.
- Proven ability to work at pace on complex ambiguous problems and to deliver high-quality output with minimal process and support.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication able to write at board level and present with authority to senior stakeholders.
- High emotional intelligence and discretion; trusted with sensitive strategic and commercial information.
- Experience in healthcare life sciences or technology is an advantage but not a requirement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ofdepending on experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Significant share options in a pre-IPO business.
- Private health cover enhanced pension and 27 days holiday.
- Hybrid working from London with some travel required.
How to Apply
To be considered for this role please create your profile at . Once your profile is complete our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if its a strong fit. No cover letter required.
This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.
