Chief Operating Officer
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £80,000 to £90,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | You'll receive 35 days annual leave and a further 8 days for bank holidays. Ignis Lodge give 2 extra days; 1 for your birthday, and 1 for our birthday. We provide a pension scheme for all employees and contribute 2% for every 1% from you to a maximum of 12% (18% total).. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | CV1 2ST |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Ignis Lodge |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IL/25/02 |
Summary
Ignis Lodge will ignite sparks of potential to nurture growth in a brighter future
We are building a vibrant community where people find peace and renewal in nature, come together to learn and flourish, and create positive, sustainable change.
The Chief Operating Officer will lead our operating capability which keeps our heritage alive and essential functions strong. With focus and teamwork, we don’t just hold the line; we push forward with heart and purpose. We DRIVE:
Deliver reliable, seamless and resilient operations with pride and precision,
Resource sustainably to safeguard our purpose, expand our impact, and uphold good stewardship,
Integrate people, processes and platforms into one friction-free system,
Value people, culture, and wellbeing, placing them at the heart of every decision,
Evolve continuously, building a streamlined, innovative, and agile organisation.
Why does this role exist?
You’ll be the architect of seamless operations in the engine room of our enabling functions. Leading our DRIVE capability, you will champion our WISE values—Welcoming, Inclusive, Skilful, Encouraging—ensuring every team is equipped to perform at their best. You’ll create organisational resilience, drive operational excellence, and empower every part of the organisation to deliver measurable impact for veterans, young care leavers and our wider community.
What will I be doing in this role?
Operational delivery Lead and continuously improve the systems, processes and infrastructure that support safe, compliant and efficient delivery.
Finance and commercial Oversee financial planning, budgeting and commercial delivery across a mixed income portfolio, ensuring sustainability and stewardship.
Technology and data Champion secure, integrated digital solutions and robust data systems which enable evidence-based decisions and reduce organisational friction.
People and culture Ensure inclusive, values-led people practices, with wellbeing, performance and development embedded into every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Governance and compliance Ensure the organisation meets legal, regulatory and quality standards through rigorous internal controls, audit readiness and risk management.
Sustainability and environment Lead the implementation of our environmental strategy, including carbon reduction, responsible procurement and sustainable estates management.
We are building a vibrant community where people find peace and renewal in nature, come together to learn and flourish, and create positive, sustainable change.
The Chief Operating Officer will lead our operating capability which keeps our heritage alive and essential functions strong. With focus and teamwork, we don’t just hold the line; we push forward with heart and purpose. We DRIVE:
Deliver reliable, seamless and resilient operations with pride and precision,
Resource sustainably to safeguard our purpose, expand our impact, and uphold good stewardship,
Integrate people, processes and platforms into one friction-free system,
Value people, culture, and wellbeing, placing them at the heart of every decision,
Evolve continuously, building a streamlined, innovative, and agile organisation.
Why does this role exist?
You’ll be the architect of seamless operations in the engine room of our enabling functions. Leading our DRIVE capability, you will champion our WISE values—Welcoming, Inclusive, Skilful, Encouraging—ensuring every team is equipped to perform at their best. You’ll create organisational resilience, drive operational excellence, and empower every part of the organisation to deliver measurable impact for veterans, young care leavers and our wider community.
What will I be doing in this role?
Operational delivery Lead and continuously improve the systems, processes and infrastructure that support safe, compliant and efficient delivery.
Finance and commercial Oversee financial planning, budgeting and commercial delivery across a mixed income portfolio, ensuring sustainability and stewardship.
Technology and data Champion secure, integrated digital solutions and robust data systems which enable evidence-based decisions and reduce organisational friction.
People and culture Ensure inclusive, values-led people practices, with wellbeing, performance and development embedded into every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Governance and compliance Ensure the organisation meets legal, regulatory and quality standards through rigorous internal controls, audit readiness and risk management.
Sustainability and environment Lead the implementation of our environmental strategy, including carbon reduction, responsible procurement and sustainable estates management.
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