Chief Operating Officer

Recruitmark is partnered with a global business, seeking to appoint an experienced General Manager, Head of Operations and aspiring COO.

Paramount to the successful transformation and effective execution of strategy, the role will lead the day‑time operations of the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results. This position requires a hands‑on leader with proven experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments, coupled with strong international management experience to drive performance and cohesion across global operations.

You will play a pivotal role in scaling operations, optimising processes, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, while balancing big‑picture strategy with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing company operations with a particular emphasis on employee productivity and accountability, ensuring team members can thrive and consistently meet organisational targets.

Adopting a commercial and risk management lens to the development of models for the organisation, operating in a complex and highly regulated environment.

Influencing teams to best channel resources and organisational capability, while providing complete clarity on the execution of established strategies.

Collaborating with internal and external networks and stakeholders, ensuring alignment of strategic outcomes and driving a proactive approach to organisational development.

Introducing actions that redesign organisational structures, processes, systems and reporting for improved output and informed decision making.

Establishing plans for the infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate for the growth and development objectives of the organisation.

Providing guidance and motivation to a team of passionate departmental leaders, supporting their professional growth, development and contribution to the overall strategy.

About You

Formal qualifications and training in a related field e.g., business administration, operations, coupled with significant experience in a senior management position.

Highly capable and well‑versed in driving continuous improvement and change at scale, with substantial international leadership experience being essential.

Confident implementing strategies that drive the delivery of efficient and effective services in a medium‑sized organisation.

Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management experience with the ability to collaborate, manage and get the best out of remote teams.

Outstanding interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills, needed to build strong and trusted relationships with strategic stakeholders.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple, often conflicting, priorities.

Confident in the preparation of comprehensive reporting and project documentation with the ability to interpret complex information for stakeholders.

A willingness to align attitude and mindset with the intrinsic values and principles of the organisation.

Why Join? Our client offers a supportive, growth‑oriented environment where you’ll play an integral role in advancing financial functions and achieving organisational goals. This role provides the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and drive operational efficiency.

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