At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational growth and transformation in a dynamic education group.
- Company: Rapidly growing national education group seeking innovative leadership.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape strategy, build teams, and drive impactful change.
- Other info: Ideal for leaders from diverse sectors passionate about customer-focused growth.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment where your leadership can make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in building and transforming organisations with a focus on execution.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Chief Operating Officer – Scale-Up A rapidly growing national education group is seeking an exceptional leader to help build the next stage of its business.
This is not a traditional COO role.
We're looking for someone who has successfully built, scaled or transformed organisations—someone who combines commercial awareness with the energy to roll up their sleeves and make things happen.
You'll be equally comfortable shaping strategy and delivering it, creating structure without bureaucracy, and leading change in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
The Opportunity Help shape the next phase of growth across a national education business Build scalable systems, processes and operational capability Develop high-performing teams and a culture of accountability Lead business transformation whilst maintaining exceptional customer experience Work closely with the CEO as a trusted partner in delivering ambitious growth plans What You'll Lead Operational leadership across a growing multi-site organisation Business transformation and organisational development Brand, Marketing and Communications Technology, MIS and operational infrastructure Governance, compliance and quality standards Development of scalable operating processes and performance measures We're Looking For Someone Who Has Built, scaled or transformed a growing organisation Successfully delivered significant organisational change Led multidisciplinary teams through periods of rapid growth Created high-performance cultures with clear accountability A reputation for execution, delivery and making things happen Background We welcome applications from leaders who have gained experience in education, professional services, training, healthcare, hospitality, retail, leisure or other customer-focused multi-site organisations.
We're more interested in what you've built and delivered than the sector you've worked in.
Chief Operating Officer - Growth and Transformation employer: Paul Boardman Associates
As a Managing Director at our prestigious Professional Services group in Manchester, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to lead impactful projects for major Public Bodies, making this an exceptional place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
