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Chief Operating Officer

Ref: AS9272886

Manchester, UK

£195,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Utility Sector Expertise

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. With more than a decade of expertise managing multi-divisional operations, they excel in the realms of power, water, gas, renewables, and telecoms. Their strong commercial acumen and strategic leadership abilities have consistently fostered operational excellence and efficiency across various departments. Known for a proactive approach towards risk management and governance, the candidate ensures improved compliance and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction while thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Employing a collaborative leadership style, this candidate is adept at mentoring teams to align with corporate objectives, enhancing productivity and strategic goal achievement. They are renowned for championing initiatives that drive continuous improvement and innovation, making considerable contributions to operational performance and the bottom line in prior roles within large-scale utility providers and regional energy companies.

What makes them great?

  • Operational Efficiency Improvement: Successfully improved operational efficiency by 20% through strategic initiatives in a national utilities provider.
  • Cost Reduction: Achieved a 15% reduction in operational costs by implementing process enhancements in a regional energy company.
  • Mentorship and Team Building: Known for fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement, leading to high-performing teams and improved project delivery timelines.

Areas of expertise

  • Operations Management: Skilled in overseeing extensive utility operations, aligning them with corporate strategies and profitability goals.
  • Risk Management: Proven capability in implementing robust risk management frameworks that enhance compliance and governance.
  • Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated history of driving operational excellence and championing innovation in various sectors of utilities and infrastructure.