Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Christy Media Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live production technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee operations across Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Production. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and experience in managing teams in technology sectors. The successful candidate will focus on operational excellence and international growth, with a primary on-site presence in the UK and some international travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing senior managers across multiple functions.
• Background in R&D, manufacturing, or related media technology sectors.
• Strong financial acumen and process-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the strategic direction of the business.
• Oversee the full journey of products from conception to market delivery.
• Ensure performance against key operational KPIs.

Skills

Anti Money Laundering

Marketing & Sales

Gas Turbine

CNC

Jpa

Job description

Job Description

Our client a leading live production technology company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic direction of the business. This senior leadership position will have full operational responsibility across Sales, Marketing, Research & Development and Production working closely with divisional managers to drive performance, ensure accountability and deliver sustainable growth.

The COO will focus on operational excellence, innovation and alignment with business objectives across EMEA and the Americas. A key part of the role will be overseeing the full journey of products and services from initial conception and development through to manufacturing, commercialisation and market delivery. The successful candidate will also play a central role in international growth, developing markets and ensuring performance against key operational KPIs.

The role is primarily on‑site in the UK with some international travel to represent the business at exhibitions and events.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience managing senior managers across multiple functions, a background in R&D, manufacturing or related media technology sectors and, ideally, knowledge of broadcast tech products. Strong financial acumen, a structured and process‑driven approach, and an ability to foster high‑performing teams are essential.

Key Skills

• Anti Money Laundering
• Marketing & Sales
• Gas Turbine
• CNC
• Jpa

Job Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1