COO Contract Jobs in London
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Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (London)
Posted 2 days ago by The Social Mobility Foundation
DescriptionLocation: Hybrid role, based in our London office. Some travel to other offices and locations, will occasiona...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Graduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator (10 Month FTC)
Posted 3 days ago by Mayer Brown LLP
OverviewMayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and fina...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
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Sales Operations & Enablement Coordinator -payments/financial services - 12 mont...
Posted 3 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The roleOur Sales & Operations Processes team keeps the commercial engine running so our Relationship Managers can f...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
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Engineering Operations Coordinator – Maternity Leave Cover
Posted 6 days ago by Humanscale
Position OverviewThis is temporary cover / fixed-term contract role to cover maternity leave.The role of UK Engineering...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our COO Contract Roles in London
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.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do coo contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for coo roles in London typically range from £990 to £1760 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many coo vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 coo contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to September 2026.