Chief Operating Officer COO Full Time

Chief Operating Officer

• Senior Leadership role within Professional Services.
• Business Performance & Organisational management.
• Strategic and Operational expertise.
• Personal & Professional Development.
• Communication & interpersonal skills.

The Company

Humber Executive are delighted to be partnering with a leading professional services group to appoint an experienced and dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO). The business has grown rapidly, and to solidify the benefits of this growth the need has arisen to recruit an exceptional individual to drive performance and efficiency and the organisation’s future strategic vision.

Role Overview

As Chief Operating Officer COO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the business, providing leadership, management, and strategic oversight to enhance operational efficiency. You will be responsible for executing the firm’s strategic plans while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise internal and external operational processes across all offices.
• Enhancing daily business and administrative functions to improve efficiency.
• Leading, motivating, and mentoring teams to achieve organisational goals.
• Embedding a culture aligned with the firm’s vision and values.
• Developing and implementing policies that drive operational excellence.
• Evaluating business performance and recommend strategic improvements.

Skills, Experience & Personal Qualities

• Proven experience in a senior operational role, ideally as a COO or similar.
• Highly organised with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proven experience in a senior management role, including change management.
• Self-motivated and solution-oriented, capable of driving change.
• Strong understanding of time-based service industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining professionalism and focus.
• Understanding of technological advancements in financial services, including IT and AI, and their potential business impact.

Package

• Competitive Base Salary with Executive reward package including market leading benefits and bonus opportunities.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Ongoing training to support your growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected and growing firm organisation.