Chief Operating Officer

Action on Disability; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Action on Disability is seeking a Chief Operating Officer who will play a vital role in shaping and delivering their strategic plan. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior management, financial planning, and a strong commitment to disability rights. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a progressive organization focused on improving the lives of Disabled people.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in senior management.
• Experience securing funding.
• Commitment to disability rights.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a 5-year strategic plan.
• Manage service leads across various programs.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Financial planning

People leadership

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Join Us as Our Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location:Fulham, London SW6 (1 day a week remote optional)

Hours:Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Saturday, mostly Monday to Friday 9am–5pm)

Closing Date:Friday 18 July 2025, 12 noon

Interviews:23 and 24 July 2025

Action on Disability (AoD), one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, is seeking an experienced, values-driven Chief Operating Officer to join our leadership team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our ambitious 5-year plan, supporting and deputising for the CEO, managing service leads, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across our Youth, Employment, and Independent Living services.

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in senior management, financial planning, people leadership, and securing funding. You’ll need to be highly organised, strategic, and committed to disability rights and the Social Model of Disability.

This is a hands-on, in-person role at our accessible Centre for Independent Living in Fulham, with occasional Saturday work and flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

We actively encourage applications from Disabled people and people with lived experience.

To apply, send your application markedPrivate and Confidentialto:

David Buxton, CEO
Action on Disability, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Attlee Court, London SW6 7BF
[e-mail]

Charity No: 1091518 | Company No: 4237604