At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational excellence and drive transformational change in a dynamic business environment.
- Company: Join the East Midlands Chamber, a key player in regional business support.
- Benefits: Enjoy agile working, competitive salary, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative culture that empowers teams and drives success.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a leading organisation and make a real impact in the business community.
- Qualifications: Proven senior operational leadership experience and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
- Chief Operating Officer Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the East Midlands' most influential business organisations?
- Looking for an executive leadership role where strategy, people and operational excellence come together?
- Want to work alongside an ambitious Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to make a genuine impact across the region's business community?
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Company: ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, the East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire), who are the region's leading business representation, membership and business support organisation, supporting businesses of every size and sector across three cities and counties.
Through business support, from start ups to scale ups, international trade services, policy and lobbying, skills and workforce development, events and networking, the Chamber plays a vital role in helping businesses thrive.
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Leadership Team at the Chamber as Chief Operating Officer.
Working alongside the Chief Executive, Board and Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the region's leading business support organisation, ensuring ambitious strategic plans are translated into operational excellence, commercial sustainability and exceptional service for members, customers and stakeholders.
Role & Responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer
- Working alongside the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, you'll translate the Chamber's ambitious strategy into operational excellence, ensuring the organisation delivers outstanding outcomes for members, customers and stakeholders.
- Lead multiple business functions through senior leaders, creating a high-performing, collaborative culture that empowers teams, develops talent and drives organisational success.
- Provide executive oversight of organisational performance, financial sustainability, governance and risk, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and decisions support the Chamber's long-term ambitions.
- Champion continuous improvement by driving transformational change, strengthening systems and processes and enhancing the customer experience across every part of the organisation.
- Build trusted relationships with the Board, Executive colleagues, members and external stakeholders, providing strategic leadership and representing the Chamber with credibility and influence.
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance, operational efficiency and organisational resilience, ensuring the Chamber continues to evolve and deliver exceptional value to the regional business community.
About You as the Chief Operating Officer
- A proven senior operational leader with experience managing multiple business functions within a complex organisation.
- Comfortable operating at Board and Executive level, influencing strategic direction and organisational performance.
- Commercially astute with strong financial experience including demonstrable budget management and resource allocation experience.
- Experienced in leading organisational change, transformation and supporting continuous improvement programmes.
- An exceptional relationship builder, able to engage confidently with colleagues, Board members, and business leaders.
- Passionate about developing people and creating a high-performing culture that delivers outstanding outcomes.
Additional Benefits
- Agile working policy
- Competitive executive package.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to shape the future of the region's leading business organisation.
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Chief Operating Officer employer: Eileen Richards Recruitment
Join a dynamic and fast-growing organisation in Leicester as a Business Development Manager, where you will have the opportunity to drive high-value commercial partnerships in a premium sporting environment. Enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, alongside benefits such as hybrid working, a generous car allowance, and excellent networking opportunities. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role offers a chance to influence strategy and make a significant impact on revenue growth while being part of a fantastic team.
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