Chief of Staff...

Job Description Location: London, UK - Hybrid, minimum
2 days per week in London office Reports to: CEO Salary: £80,000 -
£100,000 Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)Holiday: 28 days plus
bank holidays Company overview thymia is a pioneering deep tech
London-based startup that over the past 5 years has established
itself as the world leader in objective mental health and related
nervous system symptom assessments. As leading experts in the
fields of Neuropsychology, Linguistics and Ethical Artificial
Intelligence, we have created the equivalent of a blood pressure
cuff for mental health and wellbeing, effectively analysing and
measuring an individual's state of mind through just a few seconds
of speech, gathered via any smart device. Our mission is to build
ethical AI models that can unlock accessible care to everyone,
everywhere. We offer our flexible solutions to healthcare
providers, pharmaceutical companies and the safety critical
industry globally. We're currently in a very exciting growth phase,
backed by renowned VC names and multi-million annual revenues and
are actively seeking exceptional talent to join our team. Role
overview The Chief of Staff will serve as trusted, strategic
right-hand to the CEO, providing crucial operational support across
all aspects of the role. This role isn't just about managing
calendars (though you'll do some of that) - it's about becoming an
extension of our CEO's vision and helping drive our business
forward. This position will help to streamline communications,
prioritise high-impact activities, manage cross-functional teams
and projects and ensure efficient execution of strategic
initiatives. To excel at this role, you will need to be able to
seamlessly navigate between different business contexts, from
investor and client meetings to technical in-house discussions,
with the adaptability and insight to represent our management’s
perspective accurately. It offers a unique opportunity to work
closely with the founder and CEO of a pioneering AI company
operating at the cutting edge of neuropsychology, ethical AI, and
healthcare innovation, during a very exciting growth period,
gaining exposure to all aspects of building and scaling a deep tech
business. Key Responsibilities Connect the Dots & Execute on
Strategy - Facilitate effective information flow between the CEO
and all internal stakeholders, translating senior management’s
vision into action - Lead or support on special projects,
monitoring progress and providing regular updates, ensuring OKRs
and KPIs are met across teams - Prepare investor updates, board
materials and assist with tracking key metrics for external
stakeholder communications - Understand and anticipate challenges,
proactively developing solutions to overcome roadblocks, keeping
momentum strong as we grow Business Development Support - Execute
full sales cycle support across thymia’s diverse verticals, from
preparing sales pitch materials, attending client meetings (remote
and in-person) to coordinating follow-up actions - Create polished
commercial proposals and quotes, track opportunities and ensure
thorough follow-up Public Speaking & External Representation -
Support preparation for speaking engagements, media appearances,
and industry events, streamlining and maintaining consistency of
external communications - Represent the CEO at external meetings,
events, and conferences, when needed Executive Support &
Coordination - Expertly manage CEO’s calendar, travel coordination
and logistics to ensure CEO has maximum space for key priorities -
Ensure the CEO is thoroughly prepared for every engagement with
comprehensive briefing materials Qualifications, skills &
experience Essential - Bachelor's degree in science or economics -
5+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in
deep tech, healthcare/digital health, or related sectors -
Experience supporting senior executives in a high-growth startup
environment - Commercial acumen and strong relationship-building
skills with stakeholders at all levels - Ability to create and
adapt commercial and investment presentations - Detail-oriented
with strong follow-through capabilities alongside ability to think
high-level and strategically - Exceptional organisational skills
and ability to manage multiple competing priorities - Outstanding
written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in
communicating data visually - able to create clear Gantt charts,
process flows, structured tables, and utilise visual tools to
transform complex information into actionable insights -
Adaptability and comfort in rapidly evolving environments -
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes
with short notice Preferable - Strong knowledge of AI concepts and
industry trends - Higher degree in neuroscience, linguistics, or
related scientific fields - Experience in or supporting on
investment rounds and/or fundraising activities - Design thinking
and visual storytelling abilities - Knowledge of multiple languages
(SE Asian languages a bonus) Benefits - ESOP - Pension plan -
Private health insurance (incl. mental health support) - Sick pay
above and beyond statutory sick pay - Generous learning, personal
development and equipment budget - Annual company offsite -
Centrally located London office near Moorgate and Liverpool Street,
with immediate access to cafes, restaurants, multiple tube and
overground lines, just 5 minutes’ walk from the bustling
Spitalfields market To apply, please send your CV to