Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role.

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and 1st interviews will take place the week after. 2nd interviews will take place in early June.

About the Role

The team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by the CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the organisation. It will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive.

The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the CEO on the development of the annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan
• Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team
• Ensuring the IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose
• Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance

About You

We are looking for:

• Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team
• Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities
• Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI)

As an Association, the organisation understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important and as such, strive for excellence. Members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we.

About Us

Join a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Supporting circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.

How to apply

Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following:

• Why are you interested in the COO role, and why this organisation
• How can you contribute to the organisation in this new role Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.