Chief Operating Officer

Boden Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to spearhead a strategic initiative in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operational management and a strong track record of building and transforming service lines. Relocation support and family sponsorship are provided, making this an exciting opportunity for leaders ready to make a global impact.

Benefits

Relocation support

Family sponsorship

Confidential conversations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or operational management.
• International exposure and cultural adaptability are a must.
• Ability to build shared service models is required.

Responsibilities

• Build operational platforms for a new market initiative.
• Drive delivery excellence across a multi-tiered workforce.
• Embed scalable systems and processes for sustainable operations.

Skills

Deep expertise in facilities management

Experience of growing a business

Leading transformation

Workforce planning

Implementing systems and processes

Education

Degree qualified (Bsc or MSc)

Job description

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Confidential Mandate | Senior Leadership | Operational Excellence

This role will require the successful candidate to relocate to the Middle East (KSA).

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

We are exclusively on a confidential search for a senior operational leader to support a new market initiative in a high-growth international environment.

This COO role is hands-on, transformation-focused, and critical to the success of a newly launched service line. The successful candidate will be responsible for building operational platforms, driving delivery excellence, and embedding scalable systems and processes across a labour-intensive, multi-tiered workforce.

Key Attributes

• Deep expertise in facilities or operational management
• Experience of growing a business within a new region would be highly desirable
• Experience leading transformation and building shared service models
• Strong understanding of workforce planning across white and blue collar environments
• Ability to implement systems, processes, and performance platforms
• International exposure and cultural adaptability
• Must be degree qualified (Bsc or MSc)

This is a strategic build-out with long-term potential. Relocation support and family sponsorship are available. Arabic language skills are helpful but not essential.

If you are a senior operator ready to lead from the front, we welcome confidential conversations.