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We’re partnering with a well-established, values-led professional services firm to appoint a Head of Projects & Business Change, reporting into the COO and working hand-in-glove with senior stakeholders across the partnership and business services in a strategic leadership role. This is a role with real influence: setting the change roadmap, prioritising initiatives, strengthening governance, and building a consistent approach to delivery - always with operational resilience and client service front of mind. You’ll lead a small Projects & Business Change team and will be a visible, trusted adviser to senior leaders. Responsibilities will include: • Owning the firm-wide change portfolio: prioritisation, dependencies, risks, and benefits realisation, • Translating strategic priorities into a clear roadmap with milestones and measurable outcomes, • Providing insight and reporting to the COO / Managing Partner / Board, • Building sustainable change capability (frameworks, toolkits, super users / change champions), • Championing modern working practices and thoughtful use of technology to improve ways of working Experience required: • Senior experience delivering strategic change in a complex / regulated environment, • Confidence operating with (and influencing) partners and senior leadership, • Strong portfolio governance experience and ability to balance competing priorities, • Excellent communication - able to simplify complexity and bring people with you Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Livingston James is delighted to be partnered with Acrux Gold to appoint a Head of People & Culture, supporting the organisation through its next phase of international growth and development. Acrux Gold is an emerging, vertically integrated precious metals business and the parent company of SGZ Cononish Limited, operator of Scotland’s only commercial gold and silver mine. The Group operates across the full value chain, spanning mining, processing technology, refining and downstream product development, with operations in the UK and South Africa. Acrux exists to make mining better - more responsible, more efficient, and more human - underpinned by strong values and a disciplined, high‑performance culture. As the business enters an exciting period of accelerated growth and increasing organisational complexity, Acrux Gold is seeking to appoint a Head of People & Culture in a newly created and highly strategic role. This appointment is foundational to building the people infrastructure required to support scale, international mobilisation and long‑term operational delivery across the Group. Reporting into the COO Officer and working closely with the leadership team, the Head of People & Culture will be responsible for establishing and leading a fit‑for‑purpose people function. The role will span talent and workforce build, international mobilisation and compliance, HR systems and governance, organisational design and culture development. It is a hands‑on role, suited to someone comfortable balancing strategic input with day‑to‑day execution in a lean, fast‑moving environment. This individual will act as a trusted partner to leadership, supporting the development of high‑performing teams across technically complex and safety‑critical environments, while ensuring clarity, accountability and effective ways of working are embedded as the organisation grows. We are seeking an experienced People or HR leader with a track record of building and scaling people capabilities within growing organisations. Strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset are essential, alongside a genuine motivation to build something from the ground up. For more information, please contact Ali Shaw at Livingston James:

Global Product Director COO (with dotted line to CEO) Overview A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced product professional to define and deliver a globally competitive travel portfolio. This role is accountable for driving revenue, margin, and customer growth through a high-quality, differentiated product offering. The Role You will own the strategy, performance, and evolution of the global product portfolio and supplier ecosystem. Operating at an executive level, you’ll balance long-term direction with short-term performance, ensuring the product supports commercial success and market competitiveness. Key Responsibilities: • Lead global product strategy and portfolio direction, • Own commercial performance, including revenue, margin, and cost control, • Drive product quality, differentiation, and customer experience standards, • Develop and manage a high-performing supplier network, • Build scalable operating models, processes, and governance, • Use data and technology to inform decision-making and enable growth, • Partner cross-functionally to align product with wider business strategy Key Focus Areas: • Portfolio optimisation and lifecycle management, • Margin improvement and cost efficiency, • Product-led competitive positioning, • Supplier performance and strategic alignment, • Continuous improvement and innovation Experience Required • Proven leadership in product strategy and portfolio management within a multi-market environment, • Strong commercial track record delivering revenue and margin growth, • Experience building scalable operating models and capabilities, • Ability to influence at senior/executive level, • Demonstrated success leading transformation and change Desirable • Experience in travel, tours, or similar sectors, • Exposure to technology-led transformation, • Experience developing supplier or sourcing strategies This is a high-impact leadership role suited to someone who can combine strategic thinking with commercial delivery to build a best-in-class product offering.

The Chief Operating Officer ("COO") is a senior C‑suite executive responsible for leading and optimising the organisation's operational performance across a complex, multi‑site and multi‑departmental environment. Working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Execu

Gifford and Partners are working with a new client to Leeds to appoint a Commercial Finance Leader. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape major business decisions through high quality financial insight, investment analysis and strategic support. You will operate across a varied and high calibre remit including: Supporting M&A activity , acquisitions and integration planning Producing commercial analysis to support key growth decisions Building investment appraisals, business cases and scenario models as well as producing scenario planning and delivering these to key stakeholders including CFO/COO, Divisional MDs and Operational Heads Tracking acquisition synergies and performance outcomes Supporting transformation projects across finance, systems and operations Leadership exposure with mentoring / line management responsibilities Why This Role Stands Out This is the type of move that can accelerate a career. You will gain exposure to: Board level decision making Corporate development activity Commercial strategy Business transformation programmes High profile senior stakeholders Ideal Background This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile Strategic Finance role within a fast-growing business, where finance sits at the centre of growth, investment and transformation. This is not a traditional reporting role, but is a role for someone who enjoys pace, challenge, visibility and genuine commercial impact. We are keen to speak with individuals who bring strong analytical credibility and commercial instinct from backgrounds such as: Practice Routes: Big 4 / Top 10 Transaction Services Corporate Finance Deals Advisory Valuations Commercial Due Diligence Industry Routes: Strategic Finance Commercial Finance FP&A Business Partnering Investment / Transformation Finance roles Qualified accountant preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent). Why Apply? If you are ambitious, commercially sharp and want to move into a role where finance genuinely drives decisions rather than simply reports them, this is worth exploring. A standout move for someone wanting broader exposure, faster development and meaningful impact, in a role that will provide a broad route toward future Head of Finance / Finance Director / Corporate Development positions. TPBN1_UKTJ

Proven experience in a senior operational role such as Head of Operations, COO, or similar leadership position within financial services or investment management. The COO will play a key role in building and managing the firm’s operational infrastructure, supporting the launch of investment produc

For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.Our values - Craft, Creati

Coordination of extensive global travel itineraries. Supporting team coordination and acting as a central point within a busy Private Wealth environment. Hera Search is seeking an accomplished senior-level Executive Assistant to join the Private Wealth division of a world-renowned asset management f

Work closely with internal teams to coordinate referrals and briefs. Coordinate logistics for events as required.

Ambitious, growing law firm based in Surrey are looking for a personal injury lawyer, ideally with a background in claimant personal injury law, to take on a senior management role.You will be working very closely with the CEO to assist in their plan to modernise and develop the firm into a top bout

For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.Our values - Craft, Creati

This permanent role provides in-depth, practical exposure across teams such as Communications and Marketing, as well as COO operations.

A leading fintech company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence and support the CEO.This role requires expertise in payments systems and financial management, with a focus on cost optimization and project management.The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leader

Acting as the main point of contact for building management, coordinating access, requests and compliance matters. Providing high-level diary management and administrative support to senior leadership (COO level). Coordinating key meetings, including agenda preparation, stakeholder management, and m

Experience in A la carte cooking.

A leading property development company is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the COO and a Department Director. The role involves managing communications, coordinating schedules, and arranging travel.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager in GT COO, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology programs that will help reaching business goals across the firm. The Global Technology Chief Operating Office (GT COO) manages significant programs across Global Technology, driving accelerate

A historic community organization in Bradford is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence during a transformative era.The role entails translating the Cathedral's mission into actionable plans while leading a diverse team and overseeing financial sustainability.The candidate

Support the planning and execution of meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, liaising with participants and vendors, and managing all details to ensure successful execution. Coordinate executive meetings by managing all logistics (such

BARCLAYS is seeking a leader for the portfolio management team, responsible for overseeing strategic projects and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.This role involves budget management, talent development, and collaboration with stakeholders.Candidates should possess strong experienc

A leading AI-driven enterprise based in London is seeking an experienced executive assistant to support the COO and CCO.

A financial technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations and improve operational efficiency while supporting growth initiatives.This role involves developing strategies in collaboration with the executive team and managing cross-functional team

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and preparing high-quality reports and presentations.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage daily operations and lead the portfolio management team.

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The COO role is reporting to the Head of Strategy and Transformation, and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the organization including:. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.

Operational Risk Manager (EMEA Governance and COO). The role will involve supporting the EMEA Governance and COO Lead who is responsible for meeting the departments strategic objective, including:. Operational Risk Manager (EMEA Governance and COO) (12 Months Mat Cover).

For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.Our values - Craft, Creati

A prestigious global asset management firm is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support their Global COO.

Qurated is hiring a Chief Operating Officer to build the operating infrastructure essential for sustainable scaling.This role focuses on designing repeatable processes, creating a unified data source, and ensuring initiatives are effectively executed.The ideal candidate has successfully scaled a bus

Senior Stakeholder Management: Partner directly with the Global Heads of Public Investing Businesses (Fixed Income, Fundamental Equity, QES, QIS) and Business COOs to translate high‑level vision into actionable business plans.

Love Success is exclusively partnering with a global leader in the investment sector to appoint a first‑class Executive Assistant to support their highly engaged, intellectually astute COO. The COO plays a hands‑on role with investors, partners, and the broader leadership team, requiring a comme

A leading gaming content and technology company in Greater London seeks an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and COO. This strategic role encompasses prioritisation, decision-making, and coordinating high-level executive tasks.

A leading banking institution in the UK is seeking a Group Chief Operations Officer to lead transformation initiatives and drive operational excellence.The ideal candidate will have over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, with a strong background in operational and digital transformatio

Key responsibilities include managing the COO's inbox, providing diary management, and tracking divisional budgets.

A leading financial institution is seeking an Executive Assistant to the COO in London. You'll provide high-level strategic and logistical support, manage a complex diary, and coordinate international travel.

Job title: Operational Risk Manager (EMEA Governance and COO). The role will involve supporting the EMEA Governance and COO Lead who is responsible for meeting the departments strategic objective, including:.

Coordinate with sales organisations across EMEA to establish accurate financial forecast and pipeline for the region.

A leading independent school in the UK seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive business functions and lead a diverse team.

Whitgift School, located in Greater London, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead its business functions and drive strategic development.

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A global technology powerhouse in London seeks an Executive Assistant to support the COO and CFO. The role involves managing schedules, organizing meetings, coordinating travel, and ensuring smooth office operations.

CIO of an Investment management firm in order to hire a COO for their family office Investments, based in the City of London.

A dynamic nursing home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their team.

A leading online pharmacy in London is seeking an experienced Group Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join their senior leadership team. The COO will oversee global operations, focusing on fulfilment, customer experience, and operational excellence.

For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.Our values – Craft, Crea

A leading investment firm is seeking a Head of Operations to manage and develop its operational framework.This role involves overseeing daily operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Candidates should have substantial experience in financia

For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.Our values - Craft, Creati