Chief Operating Officer

Fusion Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven organization in London is searching for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage core operations and fuel growth. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in technology environments, strong financial acumen, and strategic operational skills. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between home and office. Join a dynamic team committed to improving access to education through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership in a scaling technology driven environment.
• Quantifiable evidence of business growth impact.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities across multiple functions.
• Drive expansion into new markets with existing products.
• Lead financial planning and manage P&L.

Skills

Operational leadership in technology environment

Quantifiable business growth impact

Knowledge of business functions

Strategic and hands-on operational skills

Strong financial acumen

Job description

I am recruiting a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a highly innovative, scale up technology driven organisation.

Our client is an award-winning digital platform created to improve the lives of children through the provision of better access to education and learning. They already have a successful suite of online educational products in circulation, with a wide range of new learning and data analysis products in their development pipeline.

This is a critical hire for my client; you will help fuel the organisation on its growth journey as they continue to professionalise and scale towards a potential exit.

Overview, you will:

• Provide the operational backbone of the organisation, leading and managing core business functions including Operations (Product & Implementation), Sales & Marketing, and Finance & Administration.
• Partner closely with the Founder & CEO, to focus on strategic market expansion and business growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all daily operational activities across Product, Implementation, Sales, Marketing, and Finance functions.
• Help drive expansion into new markets with existing and future products. Support the evolution and execution of strategic marketing and sales initiatives.
• Lead financial and business planning, manage P&L, and drive informed, data-based decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement in operational systems and processes, enhancing efficiency and utilising automation where appropriate.
• Foster a collaborative and professional culture aligned with the organisation’s mission and values.

Skills and experience required:

• Proven operational leadership in a scaling technology driven / technology enabled environment.
• Quantifiable evidence of the impact that you have had on the growth of a business i.e., “I did this…..,which resulted in that……”.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions (e.g. Sales & Marketing, Finance, Project Management etc.) and how best to lead and manage them.
• Able to operate on a strategic level, experienced in driving organisational and cultural transformation, whilst demonstrating a hands-on approach.
• Strong financial acumen, managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L accountability.
• Experience of supporting a growth company through a sale will be of value but not essential.

Location:

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