Chief Operating Officer (COO)
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £100,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £100000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bicester, OX26 3HA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0176-25-0062 |
Summary
Design & implement scalable solutions (systems, processes, and people) within established PML policy and Framework, required to support current operations and expected growth, to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of business operations, minimise risk and maximise resilience. Develop, enhance, and optimise operational road maps and benchmarks. Seamless coordination with departmental leads in identifying business development opportunities and addressing market challenges for existing operations, while effectively resolving any issues. Lead and manage teams in focused initiatives providing support and guidance within PML policies and organisational goals and values. Directly oversee some of the senior leadership team, and by extension, their departments. Hold the department heads accountable to exceptionally high standards of execution & performance Cultivate clarity, trust, alignment, and accountability across the organisation while living PML values and code of conduct for leaders. Effectively collaborate with the CEO, maintaining a high level of mutual respect to ensure the CEO is supported with business development and achievement of the overall strategic goals and objectives of PML. Facilitate cross-departmental/service collaboration and strengthen internal communications with staff throughout the organisation. Filter ideas and translate them into functional plans for the company through the relevant channels. Ensure that everyone is following, and adhering to, the company's core processes, policies and operating system with consistency. Including mechanisms for continuous improvement Ensure departments have the support & resources needed to deliver the best possible service for their staff and the patients which includes clearing bottlenecks and improving quality. Working with the CEO, Finance Director and other Executives, prepare a comprehensive annual budget and longer-term financial plans for Board review and approval. Hold oversight responsibility for the timely reporting and ongoing transparency and assurance with the Board about the organisations performance. Closely monitor key performance metrics, ensuring service quality, speed, and resource efficiency consistently meet and exceed established targets Assess, maintain and build company resources to satisfy stakeholder objectives. Corporate Governance Group Chair.