Interim Chief Operating Officer

Prospera Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) to guide a professional services business through a period of operational transformation. The role involves reshaping the internal structure, refining the Target Operating Model, and aligning the Go-To-Market strategy for enhanced scalability. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational leadership background and proven experience in organisational design and restructuring.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an interim or permanent COO or equivalent operational leadership role.
• Strong background in organisational design and operating model transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead redesign and implementation of Target Operating Model.
• Drive internal restructuring initiatives for enhanced efficiency.
• Partner with CEO and leadership team to embed new ways of working.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Change Leadership

Organisational Design

Restructuring

Commercial Acumen

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