Chief Operating Officer

Factor Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed Facilities Management business is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations and drive performance. This role involves strategic planning, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams. The position offers a competitive base salary of £180,000 – £260,000, a performance bonus, and equity incentives, with total compensation potential exceeding £450,000 depending on performance. Benefits include pension, healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Professional development

Executive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership as COO, Operations Director, or similar in facilities management.
• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth organizations.
• Demonstrated operational transformation and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale operations across national accounts.
• Drive operational excellence and cost optimization.
• Partner with CEO to execute strategic initiatives.
• Build high-performing operational leadership teams.
• Oversee quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Commercial Mindset

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – PE‑Backed Facilities Management – London

📍 Location : London, UK (Hybrid / Office‑centric)

💼 Role : Chief Operating Officer

🏢 Company : High‑Growth Private Equity‑Backed Facilities Management Portfolio Business

📅 Reports To : CEO & PE Sponsor Board

About the Opportunity

A leading private equity‑backed Facilities Management business is seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) to scale operations, drive performance excellence, and deliver transformational growth across multi‑site service delivery. This is a board‑level leadership role with influence across strategic planning, operational execution, and investment prioritisation.

You will play a pivotal role in operationalising post‑acquisition growth strategies, optimising service delivery outcomes, strengthening operational infrastructure, and ensuring seamless execution of the company’s growth agenda.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and scale end‑to‑end operations across national accounts and service portfolios.


• Drive operational excellence , including cost optimisation, digitalisation, and service innovation.


• Partner with the CEO and PE sponsor to execute strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, integration, performance improvement).


• Build and lift high‑performing operational leadership teams.


• Oversee quality assurance, customer satisfaction, performance metrics, and risk management .


• Embed data‑driven operations and continuous improvement frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership as a COO, Operations Director, or equivalent in facilities management, FM service delivery, multi‑site operations, or related industries .


• Demonstrated experience in PE‑backed or high‑growth, metrics‑driven organisations .


• Track record of driving operational transformation and scalable systems / processes .


• Strong commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder and executive communication.

Compensation & Benefits

💼 Base Salary : £180,000 – £260,000 per year (market competitive for senior COOs in London PE roles)

🎯 Annual Performance Bonus : Up to 40 – 70% of base, linked to operational KPIs and value creation targets

📈 Equity / Long‑Term Incentives : LTIP / equity‑based incentives to align with company performance and exit value

💡 Total Compensation Potential : £280,000 – £450,000+ (base, bonus, equity) depending on experience, performance, and equity vesting

📌 Benefits : Pension, healthcare, professional development, and other executive benefits

How to Apply

To express interest confidentially, please send your CV and covering note to [e-mail] — or message me directly to discuss the opportunity and market trends.