Chief of Staff & Human Resources Manager in Lisbon

Company Description UCEA – Family Office Group is a single-family office founded in 2008, headquartered in Holborn, London, with representation offices in Lisbon, New York, Switzerland, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

The group has diversified interests in trading, natural resources, energy, and sustainability, and actively invests in real estate in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

UCEA also participates in early-stage direct investments, venture capital, and private equity funds around the world, including seed and Series A opportunities in energy, healthcare, sports, and technology.

The group owns and operates several businesses, such as Obsidian (sports management), Notus Energy (energy infrastructure asset manager), Prudential Heritage (family office online platform), healthcare and tech advisory businesses, Riversun Investments (property development and asset management), and Mandarin Capital (wealth management).

Applicants join a dynamic, globally connected organization with a broad investment and operational footprint.

Role Description The Chief of Staff & Human Resources Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the London Area, United Kingdom.

This position supports the leadership team by coordinating strategic initiatives, managing executive priorities, and ensuring effective communication and follow-through across the family office and its affiliated entities.

Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing HR operations, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations, while maintaining compliant policies and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.

The role involves organizing executive meetings, preparing reports and briefings, streamlining internal processes, and acting as a central point of contact between senior management and staff.

The Chief of Staff & Human Resources Manager also contributes to culture-building, professional development programs, and organizational planning to support the group’s growth and international activities.

Qualifications Demonstrated experience in human resources management, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and HR policy development.

Proven background in executive support or Chief of Staff responsibilities, such as project coordination, strategic initiative tracking, and executive-level communication.

Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports, presentations, and internal communications for diverse stakeholders.

Experience in multinational or multi-jurisdiction environments, with an understanding of cross-border HR practices and cultural sensitivities.

High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential information and working closely with family members and senior executives.

Proficiency with HR systems, productivity tools, and collaboration platforms; strong Excel and Power Point skills are an advantage. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; professional