Chief Operating Officer
The Chief Operating Officer will establish and lead the new department's corporate services function, managing over 1,000 colleagues across multiple professions. Reporting to the Permanent Secretary, the postholder serves as a core member of the Executive Committee and Departmental Board to translate ministerial priorities into clear plans. Responsibilities include overseeing finance, HR, estates, digital transformation, commercial, and risk management while driving value for money and efficiency. The role acts as the principal advisor on financial performance, spend control, and governance during major fiscal events.
What they're looking for
- Visible leadership across a large geographically dispersed organisation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills at Board level
- Track record of driving productivity, value for money and efficiency
- Deep experience of governance, risk management and internal controls
- Proven ability to plan and deliver large-scale transformation
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, EU/EEA/Swiss/Turkish nationals with specific status.
Apply on Civil Service Jobs ↗Originally listed on Civil Service Jobs.