COO & MD Designate — Scale Growth with Data-Driven Ops

Nigel Wright Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations for a fast-growing, tech-driven business in the UK. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, championing technology for efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen and a proven track record in P&L leadership within a tech or service-led environment. Competitive salary between £120,000 and £140,000, plus significant growth opportunity in an entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Proven longevity in a P&L leadership role in a trading, tech, or service-led environment.
• Strong understanding of high-volume sales cycles.
• Decisive and hands-on, capable of leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day business operations and drive efficiency.
• Champion technology and data to unlock productivity gains.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across departments.
• Deliver robust governance and margin improvement.

Skills

P&L Leadership

Strong financial acumen

Tech-savvy

Commercially sharp

Collaborative leadership

Tools

Salesforce

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations for a fast-growing, tech-driven business in the UK. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, championing technology for efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen and a proven track record in P&L leadership within a tech or service-led environment. Competitive salary between £120,000 and £140,000, plus significant growth opportunity in an entrepreneurial culture.