Chief Operating Officer, THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead and shape the future of a renowned vocal music education charity. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence a fast-growing organization recognized for its innovation and impact in the arts. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational acumen, a passion for the arts, and a proven track record in senior management. Join a visionary team dedicated to making a difference in the creative sector and help drive sustainable growth while fostering inclusivity and diversity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a COO or senior management role, preferably in arts or education.
• Strong operational skills with a track record of sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for artistic and educational programs.
• Collaborate with the board to define and implement organizational strategy.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Operational Expertise

Financial Management

People Development

Partnership Building

Commercial Acumen

Presentation Skills

Diversity and Inclusivity Commitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Chief Operating Officer, THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION

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The VOCES8 Foundation is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading vocal music education charities. This is a pivotal moment in our journey, and the COO will play a crucial role in delivering our ambitious vision and scaling our global impact.

As a core member of our executive leadership team, the COO will bring strategic oversight and operational expertise to support our world-class artistic and educational programmes. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence a fast-growing organisation recognised internationally for innovation, excellence, and impact.

We want to hear from strategic leaders with a deep passion for the arts, strong operational acumen, and a track record of enabling sustainable growth in a creative or charitable environment.

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• COO or high-level senior management experience, preferably with a background in arts, education or the voluntary sector.
• Proven ability to work successfully in a team and forge and sustain successful partnerships.
• Experience of financial management with the ability to balance short term financial controls with long term ambitious plans.
• Excellent people development and management skills, including knowledge of employment best practice and procedures and a track record in distance management.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a board and staff team to define strategy and lead teams through successful implementation of the strategy adopted.
• Commercial acumen and a desire to grow the organisation alongside the wider team.
• Strong, confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire trust and establish and maintain excellent positive working relationships internally and externally.
• Commitment to developing, embedding and maintaining diversity and inclusivity across the organisation and externally with partners.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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