Chief Operating Officer (COO) [CLOSED]

Do you want to join a company that is leading the movement to equality?

We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. You will be joining the senior leadership team and responsible for the efficiency of business.

The COO role is a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader. If you also have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics, we’d like to meet you.

The goal of the COO position is to secure the functionality of business to build the right foundations for sustainable growth.

Note: Only full-time applicants will be accepted as the role is not applicable for freelancers & third-party agents

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the growth of Generation Success’s brand and presence.

Job Title: COO

Contract Type: Full-time

Hours: 9am - 5pm London time [Mon-Fri]

MAIN ASSIGNMENT

• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics of company's KPIs
• Oversee daily operations of the departments and manage relationships with internal stakeholders
• Assist CEO in setting comprehensive goals for performance and business growth
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Lead HR processes & GS Board management

Qualifications:

• Leadership experience or relevant role
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

What do you get?

• 28 days annual leave
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Program, including:
  • Unique personal and professional development opportunities that will set you apart from your peers including:
  • Career Coaching Programme
  • External one to one mentors who work within your role and area of interest
  • World-class training from the best in the business
• A supportive, inclusive culture underpinned by our values and Ubuntu philosophy (meaning ‘I am because we are’)
• Access to all Generation Success events, led by senior leaders and industry professionals

About Generation Success:

At Generation Success, we are first and foremost an international team on a mission to create a world where your career is not determined by your birth.

Our company ethos is Ubuntu which means "I am who I am because of who we all are ''. Meaning that we work collaboratively, we learn, we make mistakes and we win together on our journey to achieve our organisational mission. Our team is spread out across the UK, EU, Asia and South Africa. Everyone is treated equally and is expected to own their role and add value where possible.

If you are looking to join a growing company with long term prospects and growth potential, then apply today and be part of the GS family.

What we do:

We deliver mentoring, workshops and recruitment services to young people from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds to enable them to get into their desired jobs / careers. Some of our stats

• Placing almost 150 young people in roles in 2021
• Supporting 10,000 people
• Creating over 2,500 mentoring relationships

Equal employer

Experience, a degree is not essential . What we look for is hunger, desire and adaptability. So if you feel that you are capable of empowering our mission then we welcome your application.