Chief Operating Officer

Description:

Allen & York is working with a prestigious charity based in London that is focused on restoring nature and engaging communities to connect with nature. They are seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their Senior Leadership team. The COO will have overall leadership responsibility for finance, legal, risk management, governance, procurement, impact measurement, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the charity's governance, finance, and operations.

• Manage finance, legal, risk management, governance, procurement, impact measurement, and health & safety functions.

• Oversee financial forecasting, budget setting, and income targets to enable growth and sustainability.

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the organization.

• Provide leadership and manage teams with a strong focus on customer service and collaboration.

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization and ensure effective decision-making.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Relevant Level 7 qualification in business or finance.

• Professional finance qualification such as FCA/ACA, FCCA/ACCA, or CIMA.

• Extensive experience in the not-for-profit/charity sector.

• Proven track record in senior-level management within an SME organization, including finance, technology, and operations.

• Strong commercial acumen and financial forecasting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of a high-profile organization in the charity sector, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.