Chief Operating Officer
Core
Senior leader for corporate operations and a key enterprise partner to the CEO, responsible for financial performance, operationalizing strategy, risk, legal/compliance, IT, facilities, and commercial arrangements.
Role type
Executive COO (Not-for-profit)
Builds
Corporate functions, financial sustainability, risk frameworks, and digital enablement for a national charity.
Domain
Not-for-profit / Social Services / Child Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CA or CPA qualification, senior leadership in finance/compliance/operations, organizational risk and governance expertise, contract and grant management, strategic and operational leadership, advanced Board reporting, commercial acumen, emotional intelligence
Preferred skills
Not-for-profit sector experience, systems-minded approach to simplification, ability to lead in a values-based culture
Technologies
AI tools for efficiency and reach
Responsibilities
Partner with Board and CEO on strategic direction, lead operational performance and continuous improvement, oversee financial planning and budgeting, manage governance and risk frameworks, oversee contracts and grants, lead technology strategy, champion organizational culture
Seniority
Executive, 2IC to CEO
