Interim Chief Operations Officer

Executive Headhunters; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Interim Chief Operations Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract to enhance operational efficiency. You will oversee manufacturing operations and lead diverse teams while ensuring project quality. The role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in supporting entrepreneurs and managing international teams. This position offers tailored professional development and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Tailored professional development

Private healthcare

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience of supporting a founder entrepreneur in a COO or Operations Director role.
• Experience of managing a manufacturing function as well as working with a Tech business.
• Experience of leading diverse, International teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations in Asia and oversee finance and HR.
• Lead teams, liaise with stakeholders, and uphold industry regulations.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of final projects.

Skills

Proven experience supporting a founder entrepreneur

Experience managing a manufacturing function

Experience leading diverse International teams

Job description

Job Type/Hours: 6 month Fixed Term Contract

About The Company:

Our client is a scaling Technology business with a strong reputation within a small number of niche sectors but they have huge potential to diversify into other growth areas. They are a successful founder-led business based in London with around 80 staff and they need a strong COO to join them on an Interim basis while they are recruiting a permanent appointee. This role would therefore be particularly suitable for someone who would also consider a permanent appointment.

The company culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive with employees and customers at the heart of everything they do. As such they are looking to bring on board an Interim COO to work closely with the founder CEO to ensure the high-quality delivery of their projects and play an integral part in the future growth of the business.

Director of Operations – The Role:

In this senior position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless integration of their activities to deliver high-quality final projects. You will be responsible for managing manufacturing operations (based in Asia) as well as logistics, service deliver, finance and HR. You will be leading teams, liaising with various stakeholders, overseeing project deliverables, and upholding industry regulations to maintain their strong marketplace reputation. Your expertise in operations management and dedication to quality control will be instrumental in driving their success.

Director of Operations – You:

• Proven experience of supporting a founder entrepreneur in a COO or Operations Director role
• Experience of managing a manufacturing function as well as working with a Tech business
• Experience of leading diverse, International teams

Director of Operations – Benefits:

• Tailored professional development for your career aspirations
• Private healthcare + other benefits

To submit your CV for this exciting Interim Chief Operations Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!