Chief Operating Officer

Legales Executive Headhunting; London; Hybrid; GBP 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer for a high-growth, tech-enabled healthcare group based in London or The Netherlands. This pivotal role involves leading operations across medical, dental, and diagnostic sites while driving digital innovation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in multi-site healthcare and expertise in PE-backed organizations. An attractive salary package, including a base salary of €250,000 and bonus options, will be offered.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Attractive equity options

Board-level influence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience in managing multi-site operations is essential.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale operations across the UK and Benelux.
• Drive post-acquisition integration and operational excellence.
• Build digital-first systems and teams that deliver outstanding patient care.
• Embed AI and data-driven tools into workflow and clinical governance.
• Report to the CEO and collaborate closely with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership in multi-site healthcare

Experience in PE-backed or fast-growth organisations

Track record in digital transformation

Strong leadership and clinical awareness

Fluent English

Knowledge of French or Flemish

Ability to operate across UK and European markets

Job description

Chief Operating Officer – Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Group

Hybrid | London or The Netherlands

Multi-site operations across UK & Benelux

Backed by a leading European private equity firm

€250,000 base + bonus + equity options

We’re partnering with a high-growth, tech-enabled healthcare group backed by one of Europe’s leading PE firms to appoint a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO).

This is a pivotal, board-level role leading operations across medical, dental, and diagnostic sites — while embedding digital innovation and AI across the platform.

Your Mission

As COO, you will:

• Lead and scale operations across the UK and Benelux
• Drive post-acquisition integration and operational excellence
• Build digital-first systems and teams that deliver outstanding patient care
• Embed AI and data-driven tools into workflow and clinical governance
• Report to the CEO and collaborate closely with private equity stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Senior leadership in multi-site healthcare (e.g. hospitals, dental groups, diagnostics, pharmacy)
• Experience in PE-backed or fast-growth organisations
• Track record in digital transformation and tech-led operations
• Strong leadership, clinical awareness, and strategic execution
• Fluent English is essential; French or Flemish is highly desirable
• Ability to operate across UK and European markets

The Package

• €250,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Attractive equity options
• Board-level influence in a mission-led, high-growth business

Interested?

To apply or have a confidential discussion, contact:

Hywel Loveluck, Senior Partner – Legales Executive Search

www.legales.co.uk – “Leadership. Redefined.”

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