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We have an excellent opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the UK’s library and information association and the only chartered body in the world dedicated to uniting, supporting and advocating for information professionals and librarians. This is a hybrid working role working from both home and the office in Bloomsbury, London. A full job specification will be sent on application.About the companyOur client is a renowned charity and leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. They are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and shares their belief in their power to change lives whose purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.About the roleThis is a great opportunity to be instrumental in our clients journey to success by joining them as Chief Operating Officer – Hybrid. You will join a passionate team working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the smooth and efficient running of operations and your responsibilities will include:

The leadership and oversight of the Business Development and Performance and Improvement functions of the organisationDelivering on the membership and product/services sales targets for the organisation, including overseeing the complete sales pipeline and the development of a sales and improvement cultureEnsuring knowledge is shared effectively across the organisation to improve performanceLeading a team to meet sales targets for membership and non-membership products/services including lead generation driven by internal data/knowledge and external sourcesDelivery of effective sales and marketing plansEnsuring customers are supported to successfully complete business activitiesLeading the marketing and communication of products and services including overall responsibility for the organisational brand and managing external contractsOversight of the communications programmeReporting on effective engagement and sales activitiesProviding the organisation with the Financial, Data, System, Digital and HR functions it needs to reach its potentialEnsuring a culture focused on agile solutions and cross organisation working to secure growth and valueEnsuring compliance with appropriate regulations and legislation including but not limited to data, HR, finance and charityEnsuring the effective recruitment, development and management of their direct reports and directoratesAbout youAs Chief Operating Officer, you must have proven success as a Chief Operating Officer or similar role, leading business development functions, leading performance improvement functions and experience in a performance/target-driven environment and you must be / have:Operated at strategic board level and have a strong and proven track record for delivering resultsHighly motivated self-starter with a focus on outcomes, have a strong personal integrity and accountability and have a personal commitment to promotion of Equality, Diversity and InclusionAbility to create and empower high-performing teams and individualsAbility to envision, shape and direct highly effective operationsCommitment to driving sales, growth and performanceUnderstanding of the context of delivery in a charitable organisationAbility to work collaboratively across other organizational functions to secure outcomesAbout the hours and rewardsThe position of Chief Operating Officer is a permanent hybrid role, working 35 hours and paying between £55,000 to £65,000 per annum (dependent on London or Outside London weighting). Plus you will receive:Excellent Pension Scheme and Life AssuranceProfessional growth, training and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledgeAbility to purchase additional holidaysExtra benefits giving staff access to over 1000 discounts from a wide range of retailers, including high street names, on-line retailers, food outlets and supermarketsEmployee Assistance Programme (Well-being)Contribution for Eye and Glasses Tests and SubscriptionsCycle to Work SchemeMembership benefit making use of the various benefits negotiated for Members with insurers, hoteliers and other suppliers of services#J-18808-Ljbffr