COO Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Construction Health & Safety Coordinator (Temporary Works)
Posted Today by Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Are you an experienced safety in construction professional?Do you have prior experience issuing Permits To Work and insp...
- Rate £23 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Port Talbot
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Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (London)
Posted Today 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
Project Coordinator - PMO & Portfolio Operations
Posted 1 day ago by Eliassen Group
DescriptionRemoteOur client is seeking a highly organized and technically savvy Project Coordinator to support the Proje...
- Rate £44 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Almont, Colorado
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Sign UpGraduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator (10 Month FTC)
Posted 1 day 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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Project Coordintor - ERP, IFS, SIT, UAT - South West London (Hybrid)
Posted 1 day ago by Nova Source Technologies
PLEASE NOTE: The Project Coordinator is a hybrid role based in South West London, 2 days a week in the office.The initia...
- Rate £300 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Kingston Upon Thames (KT1)
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About Our COO Contract Roles in Manchester
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 Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do coo contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for coo roles in Manchester 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 in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 coo contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to September 2026.