Chief Operating Officer of World Vision UK

World Vision UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the UK seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations and transformation. This pivotal role requires a leader with a strong track record of driving organisational excellence, overseeing multiple departments to improve efficiency and collaboration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission-driven environment, shaping the charity's future.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of driving organisational excellence.
• Experience in the charity sector or beyond.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Central Services.
• Drive the execution of strategic goals as a key partner to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Strengthen organisational performance and harness technology to improve efficiency.

Job description

Overview

Join us in transforming the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.

World Vision UK is part of the global World Vision partnership, helping the world’s most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life, inspired by our Christian faith.

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead World Vision UK into a season of transformation, growth, and innovation.

This newly created role will oversee Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Central Services, building agility, entrepreneurial spirit, and a culture of excellence across the organisation.

As a mission-critical leader and key partner to our Chief Executive Officer, the COO will drive the execution of our strategic goals, strengthen organisational performance, harness technology to improve efficiency, and ensure strong collaboration across teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping World Vision UK’s future and helping us become the fastest growing and most trusted international children’s charity in the UK.

We welcome applications from leaders with a strong track record of driving organisational excellence, whether your experience lies within the charity sector or beyond.

For more details about the role and our vision for the future, please download our information pack.

Closing date for applications: 5pm BST, Monday 13 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Central Services to build agility, entrepreneurial spirit, and a culture of excellence across the organisation.
• Drive the execution of strategic goals as a key partner to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Strengthen organisational performance and harness technology to improve efficiency and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of driving organisational excellence.
• Experience in the charity sector or beyond.