Chief Operating Officer

Fusion Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing EdTech organization is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations, sales, and finance. The COO will work closely with the CEO to drive market expansion and enhance operational efficiency, fostering a collaborative culture aligned with the mission of transforming education.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership in a scaling environment.
• Strong financial acumen managing budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities across multiple functions.
• Lead financial planning and drive data-based decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement in operational systems.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Financial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Solution-Focused

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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

We are currently seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) for an innovative, fast-growing EdTech organisation. Our client aims to transform education through evidence-based technology solutions, supporting teachers and students in classrooms across the UK and internationally.

Role Overview:

The COO will serve as the operational backbone of the organisation, leading and managing core functions including Operations (Product and Implementation), Sales & Marketing, and Finance & Administration. The COO will partner closely with the Founder and CEO, enabling a strategic focus on market expansion and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily operational activities across Product, Implementation, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Lead financial planning, manage P&L, and drive informed, data-based business decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement in operational systems and processes, enhancing efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and professional culture aligned with the organisation’s mission and values.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven operational leadership in a scaling environment, ideally within tech-driven or education services companies.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L accountability.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions (e.g., sales and marketing, Finance, HR, customer service, project management, delivery), knowing how to lead and manage these areas.
• The ability to operate strategically, experienced in driving organisational and cultural transformation, with a hands-on approach.
• Experience managing a growth company through a sale is valuable but not essential.

Candidate Profile:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of leadership and management, fostering teamwork and effective communication.
• Analytical, curious, solution-focused, and highly organized.
• Confident in challenging norms constructively to drive high performance.
• Integrity-driven, mission-aligned, and tech-oriented.
• Passionate about the Education sector and committed to meaningful social impact.

Location:

Hybrid working model (able to travel to London and be home-based) with flexibility as operationally required.

• If you’re motivated by innovation and passionate about transforming the Education sector, we invite you to get in touch.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Accounting/Auditing, Management

Industries

• Education and Software Development

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