Chief Operating Officer

Finishes and Interiors Sector; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade association in the construction sector is seeking a Midlands-based Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational efficiency and integrate new technologies. The ideal candidate will lead the executive team, manage risk, and optimize data management to support strategic goals. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of £70K - £80K. Applications are accepted until 26 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational roles, preferably in a trade association.
• Proven ability to lead teams and optimize processes.
• Strong understanding of technology integration in operational contexts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operational processes and controls.
• Oversee development and integration of organizational systems.
• Utilize new technologies to diversify income.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Data management

Risk management

Technology adoption

Tools

Artificial Intelligence

e-Learning tools

Job description

Based: Solihull (Hybrid)

Salary: £70K - £80K

An excellent opportunity for a strong multi-skilled senior manager looking for a construction trade association role with some interesting challenges and opportunities.

FIS is a leading trade association servicing the fit-out and finishing sub-sector of construction. We are seeking a Midlands-based Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead the organisation to the next level.

The Role:

A key member of the executive team, the COO will be responsible for ensuring that FIS has effective operational processes, controls, people and tools in place to maximise operational efficiency, monitor performance, diversify income, manage risk and meet growth objectives.

The COO will oversee the development and integration of FIS systems to optimise organisational performance and improve data management, helping to provide insights to measure and support delivery of organisational goals and inform strategy. The COO will work with the FIS team to ensure processes, tools and information are targeted at getting the right information to the right people in the most efficient way possible.

A key focus of the role will be ensuring FIS is making full use of new technology such as Artificial Intelligence, e-Learning tools and partnerships to diversify income and extract full value from our huge and evolving bank of information and growing network.

The COO will be a pivotal role helping to streamline the way we work, growing income and harnessing the full power of the FIS crowd.

For further information and to apply visit www.thefis.org/jobspot or send a covering letter and CV to [e-mail]

We are accepting applications until 26 November 2025.