Chief Operating Officer - Social Enterprise

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A passionate social enterprise in London is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead their internal business operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in finance, HR, or operations, with a commitment to social values. This role offers hybrid working and the potential to grow into a board position.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Work-life balance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR, finance, or operations, ideally with a background in SaaS.
• Experience in start-up environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to support growth and increase social impact.
• Work closely with outsourced service providers for efficient operations.

Skills

Finance

HR

Operations

Collaboration

Job description

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Chief Operating Officer - Social Enterprise, London

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Client:

COREcruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Benefits: Hybrid working, work-life balance, pension

COREcruitment are thrilled to be working with a passionate social enterprise in the UK who offer software services to non-profit organisations to measure their social impact. They are looking for a Director of Finance & Operations or COO to join their leadership team to be the face of the internal business.

The Individual:

We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance & Operations or COO with a strong understanding of the public sector and social enterprise environment. You will have experience in either Finance, HR and operations and possess the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with a close-knit team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in HR, finance, or operations, ideally with a background in SaaS.
• Strong understanding of the public sector and social enterprise environment.
• Ability to work closely with outsourced service providers to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to support our growth and increase our social impact.
• Experience in start-up environments is highly desirable.
• Non-commercial, non-corporate approach aligned with their social enterprise values.
• Commitment to EDI and accessibility in all aspects of the role.
• Engage with the team to maintain a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Potential to grow into a board position and play a key role in strategic decision-making.

If this position is of interest to you and you fit the requirements of the role then please apply with an updated copy of your CV.

Please note due to volume of applications it is only possible to respond to successful applications.