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114 available chief operating officers in the UK ready to work

ANWAAR H.

Chief Operating Officer

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"C-Level Executive | Digital Transformation | IT & Cybersecurity Leadership Visionary C-Level Executi…"

Chief Operating Officer

Jan '19-May '25

Investor & Board Member

Jan '19-Jan '22

Brand Management

Software As A Service (SaaS)

Artificial Intelligence

Rachael F.

VP Operations

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I'm a hands-on leader with over 15 years in the finance and healthcare sectors. I thrive turning b…"

VP Operations

Nov '22-Apr '24

Head of Projects

Jan '22-Nov '22

Operational Efficiency

Agile Project Management

Organizational Change Management

Simon B.

Chief Operating Officer

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

Chief Operating Officer

Jan '17-Jun '25

Business Development Director – Sports & Entertainment

Jan '12-Jan '16

Corporate Strategy

Relationship Management

Account Management

Simon D.

Head of Product Delivery

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Dynamic and visionary leader with a proven track record in driving business growth through innovativ…"

Head of Product Delivery

Aug '23-Jun '24

Product Operations & Delivery Leader

Nov '22-Jul '23

Data Analysis

Analytics

Software As A Service (SaaS)

Paul H.

Chief Operating Officer

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"A resourceful, hard-working and dedicated General Manager with over 18 years managerial experience.…"

Chief Operating Officer

Sept '24-Jun '25

Group Operations Director

Oct '21-Aug '24

Administrative Functions

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Wayne M.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Strategic & Digital Transformation for Non-Profits, Sport & Arts

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I'm an experienced Chief Operating Officer and strategic leader, passionate about transforming purpo…"

Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Strategic & Digital Transformation for Non-Profits, Sport & Arts

May '22-Jul '24

Head of Operations | Digital Transformation, Capital Projects & Financial Control

Jul '17-Dec '21

Accountability

Quality Assurance

Business Acumen

emma G.

Chief Operating Officer

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"As an experienced public health professional, and project manager. I have a proven track record in e…"

Chief Operating Officer

Dec '24-Jul '25

Independent Director

Dec '23-Dec '24

Auditing

Data Analysis

Advocacy

Gill A.

Chief Operating Officer

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

Chief Operating Officer

Jan '2-Jul '23

Advising

Talent Acquisition

Resource Allocation

Lee B.

Chief Operating Officer

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER MBA Qualified and Chartered Level – with a successful background in: client-…"

Chief Operating Officer

Dec '24-Oct '25

Business Operations Manager

Jun '24-Nov '24

Cameron S.

UK Executive Recruiter

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

UK Executive Recruiter

UK Business Manager

Accounting

Auditing

Accountability

Andrew H.

VP Operations

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Seasoned VP of Operations at RTB House eager for a change, aiming for a Chief Operating Officer role…"

VP Operations

May '20-Present

C BHARATH K.

Validation& Biomedical Intern

United Kingdom

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3 – 5 years exp.

Validation& Biomedical Intern

Until Sept '23

Chief Operating Officer

Nov '23-Jul '25

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Find and Hire Experienced Chief Operating Officers Near You

114 available chief operating officers in the UK ready to work

Operational excellence from the top

Top skills and experience to look for in Chief Operating Officer

Find employees faster with SmartMatch

Cut two weeks from your time to hire.

Save thousands of dollars in time and fees.

Never post a job ad again.

Pre-vetted candidates

Local availability.

Don’t spend hours checking references.

Trusted by 300k+ businesses worldwide.

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