Seeking a high-ownership role as Chief of Staff, Executive Business Partner, or Strategic Operations Manager. Bringing 20+ years of multi-region operational experience, I build global compliance frameworks, business operations infrastructure, and financial administration systems from scratch. An executive proxy expert at risk governance, remote team leadership, and automated workflows.
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sophie User
@sophieuser7
High-ownership Chief of Staff blending operations, financial administration, and cross-border execution to help founders scale fast.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a high-ownership Chief of Staff and former multi-region operator with 20+ years building operational infrastructure, managing financial administration, and scaling cross-border systems. I thrive in autonomous, rapid-growth environments where success depends on moving quickly and setting up robust operational foundations from scratch.
Promoted from Senior EA to Chief of Staff within an international consultancy, I act as a seamless proxy to senior founders—partnering across executive decision-making, business operations, and organisational priorities. I managed multi-market logistics, payroll coordination, and entity operations across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, while supporting an ecosystem that unlocked AUD $3M in revenue within its first 90 days.
I also founded and scaled a financial administration practice with 8 staff, bringing deep numbers-driven commercial acumen and audit-ready governance. Concurrently, I’ve served in a board-facing governance capacity, combining risk management, compliance, and financial oversight with practical delivery.
Beyond corporate operations, I provide governance oversight as a volunteer Chairperson & Safeguarding Lead, increasing active membership by 290% through targeted community engagement. I also autonomously manage budgeting, financial reporting, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance for a residential property portfolio across the UK and Australia.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LC
Current
Chairperson & Safeguarding Lead
Loppington Youth Club
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Provided governance oversight and safeguarding leadership for a youth organisation, increasing active membership 290% (11 to 43) through targeted community engagement. Secured grant funding/donations and led committee meetings, operational planning, and compliance with schools, local authorities, volunteers, and community partners.
PP
Current
Property Portfolio Manager
Private Property Portfolio
Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 5 months)
Managed budgeting, financial reporting, and operational oversight for a residential property portfolio, coordinating contractors and vendor agreements. Ensured tenancy, safety, and regulatory compliance while performing expenditure tracking, cashflow analysis, and long-term asset planning.
NL
Chief of Staff
NDL Consultants Pty Ltd
Jan 2013 - Jan 2022 (9 years)
Promoted from Senior Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff, providing executive decision support and building international operational systems. Established client workflows and financial oversight that enabled AUD $3M in equipment sales in the first three months, and improved efficiency by reducing administrative workload.
SE
Founder, Bookkeeping & Finance Admin
Self Employed
Jan 2004 - Jan 2013 (9 years)
Founded and scaled a bookkeeping and financial administration practice, hiring and managing a team of eight employees. Delivered bookkeeping, payroll administration, cashflow forecasting, and audit-ready compliance for SME clients, improving turnaround times through workflow improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LQ
Level 3 Youth Work Qualification
Level 3 Youth Work Qualification, Youth Work
Pursuing a Level 3 Youth Work Qualification.
LQ
Level 2 Youth Work Qualification
Level 2 Youth Work Qualification, Youth Work
Completed a Level 2 Youth Work Qualification.
SE
Safeguarding Training & Safeguarding Lead Experience
Safeguarding Training (Safeguarding Lead Experience), Safeguarding
Completed safeguarding training and gained safeguarding lead experience.
NB
NVQ Level 3 Craft Bakery
NVQ Level 3 Craft Bakery, Craft Baking
Achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Craft Bakery.
ND
NCFE Level 3 Professional Cake Decoration
NCFE Level 3 Professional Cake Decoration, Cake Decoration
Completed an NCFE Level 3 qualification in Professional Cake Decoration.
GS
Gower College Swansea
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences), Social Sciences
Completed an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Sciences.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k-150k GBP
Job categories
Skills
Operations ManagementBusiness OperationsStrategic PlanningProject ManagementProgramme CoordinationProcess ImprovementChange ManagementCross Functional CollaborationExecutive SupportStakeholder ManagementFinancial administrationBudget ManagementCash Flow ForecastingGovernanceRisk ManagementComplianceVendor ManagementContract AdministrationProcurementProperty OperationsRemote Team LeadershipMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceInbox ManagementTravel CoordinationEvent CoordinationAssistant.ToGmailRemote Team Remote
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