Paul Boardman Associates
Chief Operating Officer

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Chief Operating Officer - Education
A rapidly expanding national education group is searching for a dynamic, execution-driven COO to shape and influence operational performance behind its next phase of growth.
This is a role for a leader who thrives in scale-up environments, raises professional standards, and knows how to turn complexity into clarity across people, operations, IT and compliance.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The Challenge
- Drive national rollout across multiple sites
- Build high-performance Brand, Marketing and Communications
- Create a culture of professionalism, accountability and pace
What You’ll Own
- Multi-site operational leadership
- IT/MIS infrastructure, security and vendor management
- Brand and Communications
- SOP frameworks that scale nationally


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What You Bring
- Proven success leading multi-site operations in a Professional Services / Education environment
- Experience delivering national growth or rollout
- Strong Brand leadership and cultural transformation capability
- A mindset that raises the bar and gets results
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