Global COO - Transformation & Impact Leader

Cochrane Rehabilitation; Full Sutton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochrane Rehabilitation in the United Kingdom seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead its next phase of organizational transformation. This senior executive will oversee people and culture, finance, governance and risk, the Project & Procurement Management Office, IT and corporate services, ensuring an agile, digitally enabled operating model.

The COO will deputise for the CEO, drive disciplined delivery, performance oversight and long‑term sustainability, translating strategy into action with

Qualifications

• Senior executive experience in a complex, mission-driven org.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting and investment appraisal.
• Proven track record leading organizational transformation and operating model design.
• Ability to deputise for the CEO and drive disciplined delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee People & Culture, finance, governance & risk, PMO, IT and corporate services.
• Strengthen operating model, reporting, financial oversight and delivery coordination.
• Lead change initiatives with pace and care to maximise mission impact and sustainability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Financial acumen

Budgeting & forecasting

Transformational leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Communication

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Governance frameworks

Job description

Cochrane Rehabilitation in the United Kingdom seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead its next phase of organizational transformation. This senior executive will oversee people and culture, finance, governance and risk, the Project & Procurement Management Office, IT and corporate services, ensuring an agile, digitally enabled operating model.

The COO will deputise for the CEO, drive disciplined delivery, performance oversight and long‑term sustainability, translating strategy into action with