Chief Operational Officer 

Salary range: up to £90,000 per annum pro rata 

Location: Flexible/Hybrid with occasional work from our London office

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term for 6 months from the start date

Closing date: 24 April 2025 (5pm) 

Interviews: W/C 28/04/25

To apply: Please send your application quoting reference Chief Operational Officer (COO) [email protected]  by the closing date. When applying please ensure that your application is submitted in WORD format and not PDF format.

We would also ask that you complete our equal opportunities monitoring form using the link below.

The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded via the links below. CVs will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected] .

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who currently have the right to work in the UK. 

Strictly no agencies. 

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

This is a new pivotal role for a transformative Chief Operational Officer (COO) – a strategic and hands-on operator who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, dive into details, and deliver a tangible impact across the charity. The COO will need to deliver a step change in our operations from new business models for a sustainable future to a capacity tracker for successful programming and delivery.

Entering a period of significant growth for our Walk to School programme, expedites the remit for the COO to create models for growth in delivery and commercial income.

The role requires a dynamic and effective leader to complement and support the Senior Management Team in leading the charity through a period of significant change and transformation. 

As a CCAB Qualified Accountant you will work with the Head of Finance to develop and implement financial strategies, financial modelling, improved financial management and reporting as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team.

You will be responsible for overseeing and improving Living Streets internal operations, ensuring effective delivery across Finance, Governance, Data and Digital, including the Impact and Evaluation team.

Experience with and passion for streamlining operations, systems, and processes will be essential, whilst fostering a positive culture in a purpose-driven charity.