Chief Operating Officer Required: Easter 2026 (flexible, subject to notice periods) Reporting to: Headmaster Hours: Full-Time, Full-Year Member of: Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Closing date: Tuesday 6th January, 12:00 noon Interview date: Thursday 22nd January The Role The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and holds executive responsibility for operational leadership, whilst also overseeing the School''s financial operations and ensuring that the financial strategy aligns with the School''s long-term aims. Working in close partnership with the Headmaster, Finance Director, SLT and Governing Body, the COO will ensure that the School''s strategy and operations are efficient, future-focused, financially sustainable, and aligned to the School''s purpose and ethos. The role combines strategic leadership with high professional standards in financial oversight, facilities, IT capability, commercial development, contracts, and risk assurance. The School The King''s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King''s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King''s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three I