Chief Operating Officer

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is assisting in finding a Chief Operating Officer for the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home. The role requires overseeing operations, project delivery, and managing a high-performing team. Applicants should have experience in operations and strategic management. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 per annum and is based in Gloucestershire. A commitment to equal opportunity is emphasized for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing operations and managing teams.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans.
• Strong skills in project delivery, finance, HR, IT, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, including funding, project delivery, and human resources.
• Lead a high-performing team and upgrade daily operational procedures.
• Support fundraising and ensure quality customer service.

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home (CDCH) to recruit its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The CDCH has been providing care and support to vulnerable animals in our community for over 80 years. We work across Gloucestershire and support over 1,000 animals each year living in our community. We find wonderful families for pets who need a new home and provide access to veterinary treatment for pets living with financially vulnerable families through our subsidised veterinary clinics, ensuring no animal suffers because of cost.

As COO, you will:

• Oversee operations, including the CDCH centre, retail and fundraising as well as project delivery, finance, human resources, IT, customer service, and facilities.
• Translate the Board's strategic vision into actionable plans and upgrade daily procedures.
• Lead a high-performing team.

If you are inspired and excited by what CDCH does, we'd love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Operating Officer

Salary: Up to £75,000 p.a.

Location: Gloucestershire

Employment term: Permanent / Full Time

Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about CDCH, the COO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026

Both CDCH and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.