Chief Operating Officer jobs in United Kingdom
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Job summary
A vibrant independent school in Crieff is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its Senior Leadership Team. The COO will provide leadership by overseeing key support functions such as Finance, Estates, Compliance, and IT. The ideal candidate has a strong background in senior financial and operational leadership, with exceptional business and strategic planning skills. Experience in education is not essential, but a collaborative spirit and relationship-building ability are crucial. The closing date for applications is 12th January 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee key support functions including Finance, Estates, Compliance and IT
Skills
Education
Morrison’s Academy is a vibrant independent school based in Crieff, Perthshire. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Senior Leadership Team. The COO, reporting to the Rector, will provide leadership through overseeing key support functions including Finance, Estates, Compliance and IT. Candidates will have a track record in senior financial and operational leadership with strong business and strategic planning skills. Experience in education is not essential. A collaborative style and ability to build trusted relationships across an engaged school community are essential. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from a wonderfully resourced school, within a supportive community.
To apply, please send your letter of application, application form and CV to Ms Fiona Boote, Human Resources Administrator at Morrison’s Academy, CRIEFF, PH7 3AN. For an informal conversation with the Rector prior to the closing date, contact Ms Fiona Boote at vacancies@morrisonsacademy.org or Tel: 01764 653885.
Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026.
- Provide leadership to the Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee key support functions including Finance, Estates, Compliance and IT
- Commercially astute
- Strong leader
- Senior financial management
- Estates management
- Prioritisation
- Planning
- Strategic planning
- Qualified member of an accountancy body
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