At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic operations and drive performance in a growing leisure and tourism business.
- Company: Join a successful founder-led company with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Attractive executive salary, benefits, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity for future participation in the company's success.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact while working closely with an entrepreneurial CEO.
- Qualifications: Significant senior leadership experience and a track record of scaling businesses.
Zest 4 Talent is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly successful founder-led business operating within the leisure, tourism and experience sector. Our client is an established market leader with an outstanding reputation for customer experience, operational excellence and safety. Following continued success, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Integrator to work alongside the CEO and leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage in its evolution.
The Role
Working directly with the CEO, you will act as the operational and strategic partner responsible for turning vision into execution. You will lead organisational performance, develop leadership capability, strengthen systems and processes, and create the infrastructure required to support future growth and scalability. This role is ideal for a commercially minded leader who enjoys building organisations, not simply managing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic business objectives alongside the CEO.
- Lead operational performance across multiple business functions.
- Implement scalable systems, structures and accountability frameworks.
- Drive performance through meaningful KPIs and management information.
- Develop and coach a high-performing leadership team.
- Improve efficiency, profitability and organisational effectiveness.
- Support future growth initiatives and expansion opportunities.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance and risk management.
Candidate Profile
We are interested in exceptional leaders rather than specific industry backgrounds. You may currently be a:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Managing Director
- Operations Director
- General Manager
- Business Unit Leader
Senior leader within a founder-led or entrepreneurial business. You will possess:
- Significant senior leadership experience.
- A proven track record of scaling businesses and delivering growth.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Experience implementing systems, processes and performance frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A hands-on approach combined with strategic capability.
What's on Offer?
- Attractive executive-level salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work directly alongside an entrepreneurial CEO.
- Significant influence over the future direction of the business.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Potential future participation in the success of the organisation for the right individual.
If you are an ambitious and commercially focused leader looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing business, we would welcome your application. To apply, please contact Zest 4 Talent in confidence.
Chief Operating Officer in Salisbury employer: Zest 4 Talent
Join a highly successful, founder-led business in the leisure and tourism sector, where you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with an entrepreneurial CEO and shape the future of the organisation. With a strong focus on operational excellence and customer experience, this company offers an attractive executive package, long-term career progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Embrace a culture that values leadership development, innovation, and collaboration, all set in the beautiful Wiltshire/Hampshire area.
