Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Quick answer
The Wye and Usk Foundation is hiring a hybrid Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a salary range of £57,500 - £65,000 to lead operational functions and support the organization's environmental mission.
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Organization
- The Wye and Usk Foundation
- Location
- Brecon, Powys (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £57,500 - £65,000 per year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Wye and Usk Foundation is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the organization's operational functions and support the delivery of its environmental mission.
What you'll do
- Operational leadership: Translating strategic priorities into effective operational plans, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement
- People and culture: Supporting managers, developing organisational capability and fostering a positive, inclusive and accountable working environment
- Projects and resources: Overseeing project and programme performance, coordinating resource planning and ensuring commitments to funders and partners are delivered effectively
- Performance and analysis: Developing clear management information and reporting tools to support decision-making, identify trends and improve organisational effectiveness
- Organisational development: Strengthening systems, processes and ways of working to support the Foundation’s continued development and long-term sustainability
- Governance and risk: Ensuring robust arrangements for risk management, compliance, health and safety, and organisational assurance
What it takes
- Experience in a senior operational, business management or organisational leadership role
- Strong planning, organisational and resource management skills
- The ability to analyse information, monitor performance and turn data into practical insights and decisions
- Experience of leading and supporting people, improving processes and managing organisational risks
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with the Executive Team, staff, trustees, funders and external partners
- Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and develop effective management reports and tools
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Brecon, Powys, and is a hybrid role.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is £57,500 - £65,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in a senior operational, business management or organisational leadership role, strong planning, organisational and resource management skills, and advanced Excel skills.
How do I apply?
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to the role.
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid role, not fully remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Wye and Usk Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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