Chief Operating Officer overseeing operational excellence in publishing, digital and events at Mark Allen Group. Lead cross - functional teams to ensure high - quality deliverables and strategic objectives.
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.
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