Chief Operating Officer

An exciting opportunity to shape strategy, drive performance and lead the next phase of growth.We’re partnering with an established and growing business in Bristol to appoint an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO). With Head office pivoting from London to Bristol, This is a key executive appointment, offering the opportunity to work in close partnership with the CEO and Board to shape the future direction of the business and translate strategic ambition into sustainable commercial success.Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite (North Bristol)With responsibility for the full operational remit, you’ll provide strategic leadership across the business, ensuring the right structures, processes, people and performance frameworks are in place to support continued growth. Combining strategic thinking with strong execution, you’ll drive operational excellence, build organisational capability and ensure the business is well positioned to capitalise on future opportunities.The role will encompass:Strategic leadership: Partner with the CEO and Board to develop and deliver business strategy, translating long-term objectives into clear operational priorities.Operational excellence: Take ownership of business operations, driving efficiency, improving processes and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.Commercial performance: Drive business performance through effective planning, resource allocation, financial oversight and robust performance management.Leadership and culture: Lead, develop and empower senior teams, strengthening accountability, collaboration and leadership capability throughout the organisation.Business transformation and growth: Identify opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness, build scalable operating models and ensure the business can adapt as it evolves.Governance and delivery: Establish clear KPIs, effective reporting and appropriate controls to ensure operational performance, risk management and strategic delivery remain on track.About youYou’ll be an established senior operational leader with the credibility and breadth to operate at executive and Board level. Commercially astute, strategically minded and delivery-focused, you’ll combine the ability to see the bigger picture with the pragmatism to turn strategy into action.You’ll bring a proven track record of leading complex operations, improving business performance and developing high-performing teams. Equally important will be your ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and create the clarity, pace and accountability needed to deliver meaningful results.This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader ready to make a genuine business-wide impact, helping an established organisation realise its growth ambitions while shaping its operational future.