Chief Operating Officer: Scale Impact & Growth

Lloyds Bank Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable foundation in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to transform the systems and culture of the organisation. The COO will lead high-performing teams across various domains, drive major change programmes, and ensure alignment with the Foundation's mission. This senior leadership role demands collaborative, values-driven leadership, along with strong risk and compliance expertise. Ideal candidates will thrive in cross-organisational roles and possess exceptional people skills. Closing date for applications is January 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles, particularly in operational settings.
• Proven ability to drive major change programmes.
• Strong governance, risk, and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment across finance, people and culture, governance, operations, and digital.
• Lead high-performing teams to deliver impact at scale.
• Act as the organisational backbone for cross-Foundation delivery.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Technical rigour

Exceptional people skills

Change management

Job description

A leading charitable foundation in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to transform the systems and culture of the organisation. The COO will lead high-performing teams across various domains, drive major change programmes, and ensure alignment with the Foundation's mission. This senior leadership role demands collaborative, values-driven leadership, along with strong risk and compliance expertise. Ideal candidates will thrive in cross-organisational roles and possess exceptional people skills. Closing date for applications is January 18, 2026.