Chief Operating Officer (Commercial Growth & Operations)

Company: Gleeson Recruitment Group
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Location: Leicestershire
Job Description:

Chief Operating Officer (Commercial Growth & Operations)

I’m partnering with a well-established independent education provider on the appointment of a newly created Chief Operating Officer role

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This is not a traditional COO or Director of Finance & Operations position.

The organisation is looking for a commercially minded leader who can help shape its next phase of growth, reducing reliance on core fee income and building new revenue streams across a substantial estate and diverse educational offering.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Commercial growth and income diversification
  • Developing summer schools, international programmes and partnerships
  • Identifying new revenue opportunities from existing assets and facilities
  • Leading expansion projects, including early years and specialist provision
  • Driving operational excellence across finance, estates, people and support services
  • Embedding a more commercial mindset across the organisation

The successful individual will sit at executive level, working closely with the CEO/Headmaster and Board to shape strategy, challenge thinking and deliver meaningful growth.

This role would suit commercially astute leaders from education, hospitality, leisure, healthcare, property, multi-site operations or other customer-focused environments who combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

If you have experience driving commercial performance, diversifying revenue streams and leading operational transformation, I’d be keen to speak with you.

East Midlands

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Posted: July 1st, 2026