Chief Operating Officer, PROSPECTUS

Chief Operating Officer, PROSPECTUS

£60,000-£65,000 + benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office in Coventry

We are proud to support the leading independent grant‑making foundation in the West Midlands and Warwickshire and are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to support the CEO, with overall accountability for the organisation’s operations.

The COO will play a pivotal role in implementing the strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and diversifying income streams, ensuring ways of working are effective, modernising internal operations and governance, and freeing up capacity for the CEO to build strong relationships with donors and partners.

• Play a central role as a member of the executive team in the overall leadership, strategic direction and governance of the Foundation.
• Work with the whole team to implement the organisational strategy and business plan.
• Lead on the development of the grant‑making strategy, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and deliver an outstanding experience for applicants and donors.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operational management of the Foundation, ensuring systems, policies and processes are appropriate and effective.
• Oversee fundholder relationships, demonstrating value and impact whilst overseeing performance against programme delivery commitments.
• Oversee research, insight and impact inputs and ensure effective horizon scanning for emerging trends and technologies.
• Oversee HR and marketing strategies to strengthen the culture and visibility.

Senior management experience within a nonprofit, charitable or comparable grant‑making organisation, evidenced by successful strategic planning and execution. A strong commitment to the mission and values of the foundation, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of people in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.

To apply for the role, upload your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below. Include a telephone number and any dates on which you will not be available for the recruitment timetable. For alternative formats or informal conversations about the role, contact Prospectus.

Prospectus believes passionately that an inclusive workplace drives social impact and commits to supporting inclusive teams. Please complete a brief equal opportunities questionnaire when submitting your application via our website. Responses are confidential, separate from your record, and never seen by the consultants.

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday 8th Feb (midnight)

Interviews with Prospectus: 24th Feb – 2nd March

First stage interviews with the foundation: 17th and 19th March

Second stage with the foundation: 24th March