At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational strategy and drive international expansion in the Cleantech sector.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven engineering team at a rapidly scaling Cleantech scale-up.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and industry disruption.
- Why this job: Make a global impact by tackling critical environmental challenges with innovative water filtration solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in operational leadership and strategic execution.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Do you want to help build a company with the capacity to disrupt whole industries and take on environmental issues on a global scale? Do you want to join a purpose-driven engineering team tackling some of the world’s most critical challenges? Matter. is a VC backed Cleantech scale-up and we have an opportunity for a commercially astute and execution-focused Chief Operating Officer to shape the long-term operational backbone of the business. This role will deliver the international expansion to service markets across South Asia to meet the challenge of global micro pollution head‑on.
We are a rapidly scaling UK‑headquartered engineering business specialising in the design and production of large, engineered industrial water filtration systems. Having completed successful technology development and early customer deployments, we are now transitioning into full commercialisation and preparing for significant growth over the next 12 months. This role is pivotal in transforming our ability to deliver complex, industrial‑scale water filtration systems across international markets, particularly within textile manufacturing hubs in South Asia.
To support this expansion, Matter is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer to build our operational infrastructure, establish manufacturing partnerships, develop resilient supply chains, and lead the company toward scalable, high‑quality production. This C‑suite role will build out our manufacturing capability, bringing operational rigour, pace and process to a fast‑growing organisation, ensuring our operational capability meets business goals.
You will have end‑to‑end operational leadership, taking full ownership of all operations following contract award, ensuring successful project execution through to commissioning and handover. You will ensure seamless delivery from supply chain and manufacturing through to on‑site installation, commissioning, and long‑term servicing—while building the infrastructure, partnerships, and in‑country capabilities required to support sustained global growth.
Key Responsibilities- Operational Strategy
