Interim Chief Operations Officer

Executive Headhunters; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Technology business in London is seeking an Interim Chief Operations Officer to support its founder and manage operations while the permanent position is filled. This pivotal role involves overseeing manufacturing, logistics, and HR, contributing to the business's future growth and ensuring project quality. Candidates should have a proven track record in operations management within tech environments and experience leading international teams. A friendly and collaborative company culture awaits the right professional seeking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Tailored professional development

Private healthcare

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in COO or Operations Director role supporting a founder.
• Experience in managing manufacturing functions in a Tech business.
• Experience leading diverse, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations and oversee logistics.
• Ensure high-quality final project delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders and uphold industry regulations.

Skills

Operations Management

Quality Control

Stakeholder Liaison

Leadership

International Team Management

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!