Hybrid Chief Operating Officer

at The Academy of Medical Sciences

• Job title: Chief Operating Officer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Chief Operating Officer overseeing operations and strategy at Academy of Medical Sciences in London. Leading diverse functions and driving operational excellence in health and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead our new Operations Directorate, developing and delivering a clear organisational strategy that meets the ambitions of our Council and Fellowship.
• Drive operational excellence across finance, fundraising, people and culture, governance, information management and property—bringing them together seamlessly.
• Own our income strategy, securing diverse funding from government, trusts, corporate partnerships and philanthropy to support our strategic priorities.
• Champion the use of technology and AI to optimise how we work, from data management to business support systems.
• Lead on governance, ensuring our Council, committees and processes run smoothly and support delivery.
• Create a culture where colleagues thrive, making the Academy a brilliant place to work as part of our senior leadership team.
• Oversee organisation-wide risk, compliance and business continuity, protecting our reputation and financial stability.

Requirements

• A strategic leader with proven experience overseeing integrated operations across multiple functions.
• Someone who combines commercial acumen with a passion for mission-driven work, and who can balance financial sustainability with impact.
• You'll have deep knowledge of governance and risk management, a track record of successful fundraising across diverse sources, and the ability to build inclusive, high-performing cultures.
• Above all, you'll be someone who thrives on making organisations work better and who can engage with people at all levels.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8% and 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3%–8%)
• Life assurance at 3 times your annual salary
• Hybrid and agile working
• 26 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) and coaching support for parents returning to work
• Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and ClassPass to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Support through tailored learning and development
• A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period.