Anderson Knight
Chief Operating Officer
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Anderson Knight is proud to be supporting a highly respected international organisation on a retained basis in the appointment of an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO).
This newly created executive leadership role represents a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the COO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring the systems, processes and governance structures are in place to support its ambitious vision.
About the Role
The COO will act as a trusted partner to the Chief Executive, providing calm, experienced leadership across the organisation. The role will focus on turning strategic ambitions into operational reality, ensuring resources, priorities and plans are aligned to support successful delivery. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and departmental leaders, the successful candidate will drive organisational effectiveness, support cross-functional collaboration and lead business planning across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on an internationally respected organisation with significant influence and reach.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
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- Translate strategic priorities into clear and achievable operational plans.
- Lead the annual organisational planning process and ensure alignment across departments.
- Drive organisational performance through effective planning, governance and risk management.
- Support the Chief Executive with operational insight and strategic decision-making.
Business Planning & Commercial Development
- Support the development of commercial opportunities and income growth initiatives.
- Lead robust business planning and investment appraisal processes.
- Ensure resources are effectively allocated against organisational priorities.
- Work closely with finance colleagues to evaluate investment opportunities and measure outcomes.
Organisational Effectiveness
- Encourage collaboration across departments and remove barriers to delivery.
- Develop and embed effective ways of working across the organisation.
- Support continuous improvement and ensure organisational learning informs future planning.
Senior Leadership
- Contribute as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
- Support the development of a collaborative and high-performing leadership culture.
- Provide sound judgement and leadership in complex or sensitive situations.
- Act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive on operational matters and organisational performance.
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Qualifications
We are seeking a highly credible and experienced operational leader who can demonstrate:
Required Skills
- Significant experience in a COO, Deputy CEO or equivalent senior leadership position.
- A strong track record of leading complex organisations and delivering organisational change.
- Experience translating strategic priorities into effective operational delivery.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business planning and investment decisions.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Experience leading senior teams and developing organisational capability.
- Knowledge of governance, risk management and organisational planning.
- Excellent communication, judgement and decision-making skills.
- The ability to bring clarity, calm and direction in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience within complex, multi-stakeholder or purpose-led organisations would be advantageous.
Pay range and compensation package
For a confidential discussion about this appointment, please contact Anderson Knight. All enquiries and applications will be managed exclusively by Anderson Knight.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Anderson Knight is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Closing Date - Thursday 8th October 2026
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