Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Reporting directly to Dr Gopal Saxena, Founder & Chairman Full-Time | High-Trust Leadership Role Location Bengaluru (C.V. Raman Nagar & Vidya Nagar) + Travel to Pathankot, Punjab About the Role Sri Krishna Educational Trust is seeking a high-calibre Chief of Staff to work directly under Dr. Gopal Saxena, Founder & Chairman. This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of institutional decision-making — ideal for a strategic operator who thrives across strategy, execution, governance, and cross-functional leadership. The Chief of Staff will act as the operational nerve centre for the Chairman’s office, driving strategic initiatives, aligning leadership teams, improving organisational effectiveness, and translating vision into execution across the Trust’s institutions. This is not a conventional coordination role. We are looking for someone with strong judgment, execution capability, executive maturity, and the ability to navigate complex, high-responsibility environments with discretion and ownership. About the Organisation Founded in 1991, Sri Krishna Educational Trust operates leading educational institutions across India, including: Shishya BEML Public School, Bengaluru — Ranked #2 in Bengaluru (TOI 2023–24), 2800+ students Shishya Jigyasa Academy — Cambridge IGCSE International School The Shishya School, Pathankot — CBSE Minerva Group of Institutions, Himachal Pradesh — 5 colleges, 14 programmes Awards & Recognition: ASSOCHAM Award (2017) | Education Today Best School (2016–17) | Education World Rankings (2016) Key Responsibilities Stakeholder & Leadership Coordination Act as the primary liaison between Dr. Saxena and all internal departments, external partners, regulatory bodies, and institutional stakeholders Represent Dr. Saxena in select internal and external forums when required, while maintaining discretion and institutional credibility at all times Strategic Planning & Execution Drive the planning, tracking, and execution of the Trust’s strategic initiatives across academic, administrative, and infrastructure functions Oversee cross-functional projects from ideation through delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and accountability are maintained Serve as a trusted sounding board for the Chairman by synthesising inputs from across the organisation and surfacing well-framed options for decision-making Governance & Institutional Effectiveness Lead or co-lead institutional reviews, accreditation preparation, policy implementation, and governance compliance efforts Identify operational bottlenecks and lead process improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness and scalability Talent & Organisational Development Support talent and culture initiatives in collaboration with HR, ensuring the Trust attracts, retains, and develops exceptional people What We Are Looking For Qualifications & Experience Postgraduate degree preferred (MBA, MPP, M.Ed., or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree (Business, Communications, or related fields preferred) 5+ years in leadership, strategy, operations, consulting, founder’s office, or institutional management roles Experience working with founders, CXOs, or Chairman-level executives preferred Exposure to education, social sector, or public institutions is an advantage Core Competencies Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Strong strategic thinking with operational rigor and execution capability High ownership mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities Professional maturity, discretion, and executive presence Why This Role is Unique Direct exposure to Chairman-level decision making Enterprise-level exposure across strategy, governance, operations, and leadership execution Opportunity to shape the growth and transformation of multiple educational institutions High-visibility role with strong long-term leadership growth potential Compensation Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards and the strategic scope of the role.