Chief Operating Officer

Plymouth City Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council seeks a Chief Operating Officer to transform the city by aligning corporate services, fostering accountability, and engaging partners. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to social impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through modernization and change.
• Embracing new technologies and promoting performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure corporate services improve delivery and foster accountability.
• Engage partners to drive efficiency and lead change.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Customer Focus

Job description

Plymouth is Britain's Ocean City, serving as a hub for innovation and creativity across the UK. It is rooted in marine engineering, naval heritage, pioneering exploration, and diverse cultural industries, including health and social care. The city is home to the UK's first National Marine Park, 'The Box' regional museum, and has recently secured Freeport status to support its thriving maritime sector.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing cities with a diverse population, Plymouth City Council aims to reshape the city for future generations through initiatives focused on job creation, productivity, prosperity, improved living standards, education, housing, climate change, and quality services for residents and visitors. This role is pivotal in ensuring the organization can effectively support this ambitious agenda.

The Chief Operating Officer will play a central role in transforming Plymouth by supporting the Chief Executive and Elected Members. Responsibilities include ensuring that corporate services are aligned to improve delivery, fostering a culture of accountability, engaging partners to drive efficiency, and visibly leading change within the city.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading multidisciplinary teams through modernization and change, embracing new technologies, and promoting performance and customer focus. A commercial perspective with social purpose and a commitment to making a positive impact are essential. While public service experience is beneficial, this role offers an excellent entry point into Local Government for accomplished leaders from related sectors eager to contribute to Plymouth's pioneering spirit.

To learn more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our advisors at Berwick Partners, Jonathan Clark, or visit our website for further information and application details.