Interim Chief Operating Officer

Prospera Executive; 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 lead operational transformation during a pivotal growth phase. This role is crucial for reshaping the internal structure and refining the Target Operating Model, aligning it with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in organisational design and operational leadership, with the ability to navigate complexity and drive change. Join this purpose-driven organisation to make a significant impact and guide a highly engaged workforce towards greater effectiveness and scalability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a COO or equivalent in purpose-led environments.
• Strong background in organisational design and operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and implementation of the Target Operating Model.
• Drive internal restructuring initiatives for efficiency and accountability.

Skills

Organisational Design

Operational Leadership

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

GTM Strategy Refinement

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Full Job Description

Prospera Executive is currently engaged in the search for an experienced Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support a PE-backed professional services business during a 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.