CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Bolt6; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

About Bolt6

Bolt6 is pushing the boundaries of sports technology, transforming fan engagement, officiating and athlete performance with AI-driven data creation, content management, analytics and cutting-edge digital solutions. Due to our continued success and expansion, we seek a high-impact COO to drive an operational culture centred around innovation and excellence, service delivery, and ultimately, commercial growth at this pivotal stage.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an innovative, high-growth company, ensuring our technology continues to deliver exceptional value to fans, competition organisers, athletes and teams worldwide.

Role Overview

The COO will fully own service delivery, operational execution and global team leadership, ensuring every product and service meets the highest standards. This role demands exceptional leadership, sharp decision-making, seamless execution and a relentless focus on quality, value and efficiency.

Leading a diverse, high-performing global team, you’ll manage complex projects, drive operational improvements and work closely with customers and partners, ensuring Bolt6 remains the gold standard in sports technology.

Key Responsibilities

Customer-Centric Service & Delivery

1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of products and services, ensuring seamless execution at every stage.
2. Build deep relationships with customers and partners, ensuring exceptional standards and responsiveness.
3. Understand the Bolt6 services and operational models and thrive with the challenge of delivering better services whilst lowering the cost base.
4. Establish high-impact quality controls, guaranteeing that every product meets the demands of or exceeds elite sports and performance technology.

Global Leadership & Team Management

1. Lead and inspire a world-class team, ensuring collaboration across functions and geographies.
2. Constantly improve people, technology and processes to support expansion and operational success.
3. Cultivate a high-energy, engaging, performance culture, ensuring Bolt6 attracts and retains top industry talent.

Project & Operational Excellence

1. Oversee large-scale projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality, and cost-effective execution.
2. Implement scalable structures that support rapid international expansion.
3. Drive continuous improvement, optimising operations to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry.

Leadership & Business Growth

1. Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to shape the company’s long-term vision.
2. Align operations with commercial objectives, supporting revenue growth and global reach.
3. Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and partners, ensuring Bolt6 continues to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

Key Experience & Qualifications

1. Track record of success in COO, Head of Operations or leadership roles in technology, large-scale live events, or high-growth businesses.
2. Experience leading global teams and large-scale projects, ensuring quality, cost, and efficiency excellence.
3. Deep expertise in customer engagement, service delivery, and operational execution.
4. Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, driving clarity and action across the business.
5. Passion for sports, technology and global impact, focusing on pushing boundaries and driving innovation.

WHY JOIN BOLT6

Lead global operations for a fast-scaling, game-changing sports-tech company.
Shape the future of sports and technology, delivering world-class solutions at scale.
Work with elite talent and pioneering technology, making a tangible impact on the industry.
Build and lead a high-performance global team, expanding Bolt6’s reach worldwide.

We have a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. We celebrate differences. We encourage different opinions and approaches to be heard, and we use these to build the best products in the world.