Chief Operating Officer, £70-75,000, Central London and Hybrid
Trace are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Rambert, an award winning dance company, to help them find a new Chief Operating Officer. This role sits in the senior leadership team and will take the reins on finance, HR and facilities and guide the Chief Exec with their future ambitions. You will be a qualified accountant, ideally with experience leading on operations in a previous position. Our opportunity will be best suited to those who come from an SME environment and are looking to be in a senior leadership role.
We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to. Please find the timeline outlined at the bottom of this advert.
We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.
Your Role
- Work closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Team to develop and implement a business strategy for the organisation ensuring that all projects and activities are mission-driven and budgeted effectively.
- Lead, manage and develop a small but high performing team to deliver robust financial and operational management and provide a strategic overview of the business for the Chief Executive and Finance Committee.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive on the development of new major projects to improve the financial resilience and the sustainability of the organisation.
- Ensure the provision of accurate, detailed and timely financial analysis and advice to the Chief Executive and Finance Committee to enable decision making and to maximise utilisation of resources
- Lead on demonstrably effective and professional organisational processes, policies and operational systems for the delivery of the business plan.
- Support the General Manager in the development a strategy for the profitable and efficient management of the site and facilities for the benefit of the company and wider sector.
Your Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant experience in both finance and operations
- Experience working as part of an SME and taking the lead on decision making
- Ideally have an interest in performing arts/dance and get behind the mission of the organisation
- Proven organisational skills and team management will be needed
- Applicants do not need to come from an arts background
Company Benefits
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free access to dance classes and onsite gym
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity leave provision
- Mental wellbeing support
- Free tickets to shows/galleries etc.
Deadline
– 6pm, Friday 24th May 2024
First interviews (via Teams)
- Monday 3rd June 2024
Second interviews (in person)
– Thursday 6th June 2024 (provisional date)
For more information and full job pack, please contact Ellie Prideaux on / . All applications, including speculative CVs will be forwarded to Trace Recruitment.