Interim Chief Operating Officer

Prospera Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational transformation in a PE-backed professional services firm. This pivotal role involves reshaping the organisation’s internal structure and refining its Target Operating Model for enhanced scalability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in organisational design and operational leadership, with a proven track record in navigating complexity and driving growth. Join a dynamic team focused on creating impactful change and fostering a purpose-driven culture, where your leadership will guide the company through its next phase of growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as COO or equivalent operational leadership role.
• Strong background in organisational design and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and implementation of the Target Operating Model.
• Drive internal restructuring to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Partner with CEO to embed new ways of working.

Skills

Organisational Design

Change Leadership

Stakeholder Management

GTM Strategy Refinement

Operational Transformation

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Prospera Executive are currently engaged on the search for an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support a PE backed professional services business period of operational transformation.

This appointment will play a critical role in reshaping the organisation’s internal structure, refining its Target Operating Model (TOM), and aligning its Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for greater impact and scalability. The business is entering a new phase of growth and complexity, and requires a commercially astute, values-aligned operational leader to guide this evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the redesign and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Target Operating Model, aligning people, process, and performance with long-term strategic goals
• Drive internal restructuring initiatives to enhance efficiency, agility, and accountability across the organisation
• Assess and refine the current Go-To-Market approach to ensure commercial effectiveness and coherence with organisational mission
• Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to embed new ways of working and strengthen operational discipline
• Support change management and communication across a highly engaged, purpose-driven workforce

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as an interim or permanent COO or equivalent operational leadership role in purpose-led or consulting environments
• Strong background in organisational design, restructuring, and operating model transformation
• Commercially minded, with a track record of refining GTM strategies to drive growth and impact
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and mission-driven cultures
• Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, General Business, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Professional Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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