Chief Operating Officer

Lord Accounting & Finance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy located in Greater London is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role involves leading global delivery and operational support, ensuring high-quality outcomes and overseeing transformative initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in operational leadership within a professional services context. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly scaling firm at the forefront of digital and AI-driven transformation, offering competitive compensation and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of scaling global delivery in a professional services environment.
• Proven track record in driving transformation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead global delivery and operational support.
• Translate strategy into operating plans.
• Oversee service delivery, M&A integration, IT, and information security.

Job description

Professional Services

c£200,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

London (Hybrid)

Ref : 10204

The Company

We are partnering with a rapidly scaling, Private Equity-backed global consultancy operating at the forefront of digital and AI-enabled transformation. With operations spanning the US, EMEA and APAC, the firm delivers strategic and technical services across a diverse client base. As the business accelerates through organic growth and international M&A, they are looking to recruit a proven COO to ensure scalable, high-quality delivery and operational excellence.

The Role

The COO will lead global delivery and operational support, driving consistent, profitable outcomes and executing strategic goals. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Board, the role is accountable for Delivered Revenue across all service lines. Key responsibilities include translating strategy into operating plans, leading transformation, overseeing service delivery, M&A integration, IT, and information security, and ensuring Board-level visibility on performance, risk, and client success.

The Person

This role demands a senior operational leader with extensive experience of scaling global delivery in a professional services environment The ideal candidate will have led major transformation progr...