Chief Operating Officer (UK International Development Charity) The Organisation Our client is a high-profile charitable organisation with a global reputation for driving social change through creativity and collaboration. With a mission to tackle poverty and injustice, the charity partners with communities, policy makers, and cultural leaders to deliver sustainable impact. As it evolves to meet the demands of a changing world, the organisation is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help strengthen internal operations, scale delivery, and embed values of equity, transparency, and innovation across its work. The Role This is a key appointment to the Executive Leadership Team. The COO will be responsible for leading the charity''s internal operations, ensuring that people, processes, and systems are aligned with the organisation''s strategy and purpose. The role oversees key functions including Finance, Legal and Assurance, Technology and Data, People and Culture, and Governance. Working closely with the CEO, the COO will help drive organisational effectiveness, financial sustainability, and operational resilience. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, operational leadership, board relations, risk and compliance, digital transformation, and culture development. The role will also lead on governance frameworks, internal controls, and business continuity. The organisation is developing its five year strategy and the role will be vital in creating tactical plans t