COO - Global Arts Events & Digital Operations

FRIEZE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international art organization is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to ensure effective operations across global events. This role involves managing the Events Production, Digital and Data, and Fair Operations teams. Candidates should have significant leadership experience, strong change management skills, and an interest in the arts. The COO will also advise the CEO on key business initiatives and manage relationships with venues and stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to impact the art community positively.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a consumer facing organization is essential.
• Experience working cross borders, particularly in the UK and US, is helpful.
• Proven ability to develop scalable teams and efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective running of operations, mainly within art fairs.
• Develop the scalability of the business for further growth.
• Advise CEO and management on key business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Team player

Customer focus

Education

Experience in a consumer facing organization

Events experience (preferred)

Job description

A leading international art organization is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to ensure effective operations across global events. This role involves managing the Events Production, Digital and Data, and Fair Operations teams. Candidates should have significant leadership experience, strong change management skills, and an interest in the arts. The COO will also advise the CEO on key business initiatives and manage relationships with venues and stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to impact the art community positively.