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Sign UpContracting Centre of Excellence Specialist Coordinator
Posted 1 day ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Job OverviewThe role is responsible for the end-to-end management of contracts.with external stakeholders including Heal...
- Rate £50 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Australia
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Sign UpInterim Estates Manager - Tenant and FM Coordination
Posted 1 day ago by Midas Specialist Recruitment
The opportunityWe are looking for a practical, organised and confident Interim Estates Manager to provide additional sup...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Liverpool (L1)
Major Incident Management Coordinator / IT service management
Posted 2 days ago by Javen Technologies, Inc
Role OverviewThe Major Incident Management Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and facilitating operational activi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our COO Contract Roles
What does a coo contractor do?
Organisations bring in COO contractors to provide executive operational leadership on a fixed-term basis, typically during a period of significant organisational change, operational transformation, leadership transition, or when a business needs to rapidly improve its operational capability or efficiency. The scope of the role varies by organisation but typically encompasses oversight of day-to-day operational delivery, process improvement and efficiency programmes, operational risk and controls, team leadership, and supporting the CEO on strategic execution. Interim COOs are brought in when the permanent role is vacant, when a specific operational challenge requires dedicated executive attention, or when the business is scaling rapidly and needs experienced operational leadership that the existing team cannot provide.
The profile expected for an interim COO engagement combines credible operational leadership experience with the ability to diagnose and address complex organisational challenges quickly. Most interim COOs bring prior experience at operations director or COO level, with a track record of improving operational performance, leading significant change programmes, and managing large teams across complex multi-function environments. Sector experience is relevant, as operational models and challenges vary considerably between industries, but the most highly regarded interim COOs are those who can demonstrate consistent operational improvement outcomes across a variety of business contexts. The ability to build trust with a CEO and board quickly, make clear-headed decisions under pressure, and deliver visible operational improvements within the contract period is the primary measure of success.
What is the market like for coo contractors?
The interim COO market in the UK is a relatively small but high-value segment of the executive interim market. Demand is driven by private equity portfolio companies requiring operational improvement, SMEs navigating rapid growth or restructuring, and larger organisations managing operational crises or leadership transitions. The supply of genuinely experienced interim COOs who can operate at board level and deliver measurable operational change is limited relative to demand, supporting strong day rates at the top of the operations and general management contracting market. Most interim COO assignments are sourced through specialist executive interim firms and personal networks rather than conventional recruitment channels.
How much do coo contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for coo roles typically range from £900 to £1600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many coo vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 coo contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to August 2026.