Chief Operating Officer

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Company: RM Staffing B.V.

Job reference: cda

Listing type:
Basic

EU work permit required:
No

Posted: 21.05.2026

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the day‑to‑day administrative and operational functions of the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO ensures the company executes its strategy efficiently, drives operational scalability, and maintains a high‑performance culture across all departments.

• Oversee daily operations:
  Direct and control all day‑to‑day activities across critical departments, including Operations, HR, IT, and other core business functions.
• Process optimisation:
  Design, implement, and continuously monitor standardised procedures and workflows to maximise efficiency and productivity across the organisation.
• Risk management:
  
  Identify, evaluate and mitigate key operational risks to ensure compliance, business continuity and organisational stability.

• Strategy implementation:
  Translate the CEO's long‑term vision and strategic goals into clear, actionable operational plans and departmental targets.
• Performance monitoring:
  Establish, track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, reporting performance insights to the CEO and recommending corrective actions.
• Growth & scalability:
  Lead initiatives that build the necessary infrastructure, technology and organisational structure to support and manage sustainable company growth.

• Budget oversight:
  Collaborate with the CFO to manage the company's operating budget, controlling expenses and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and profit margins.
• Resource allocation:
  Manage and allocate internal resources (personnel, technology and capital) effectively to ensure all strategic projects and operations are fully supported.

• Leadership mentorship:
  Mentor and guide department heads and the senior leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous professional development.
• Culture champion:
  Act as a champion for the company's core values, ensuring the internal culture supports high performance and drives overall employee engagement and retention.

• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Operational expertise:
  Proven track record in scaling operations, driving organisational efficiency and managing complex cross‑departmental functions.
• Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to mentor senior management, lead large teams and foster a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Process knowledge:
  Expert knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) and strategic planning frameworks.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Executive Leadership, Strategic Management or Process Improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly beneficial.

• Strategic impact:
  Opportunity to directly influence and execute the company’s core business strategy alongside the CEO and Board.
• Executive leadership:
  The chance to lead and mentor a high‑calibre team across all major operational units.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and learning.
• Flexibility (remote)