Chief Operating Officer | Commercial Print
- Posted 04 September 2026
- Salary £to attract the best; Opportunity to shape operational strategy, work at executive level, exposure to major brands across a diverse range of sectors
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Contract type Permanent
- Reference7928
- Location South East UK
Job description
Take the lead in shaping strategy, transforming operations and driving the next phase of business growth.
Chief Operating Officer | Commercial Print | South East England & Western Europe| £to attract the best
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a large, forward-thinking business at the heart of customer communications, technology and operational excellence. Working with some of the UK’s most recognisable organisations, the business brings together cutting-edge technology and impressive production capabilities to deliver communications at scale.With a strong focus on transformation, efficiency and continuous improvement, it offers the scale and ambition to make this a genuinely influential leadership role.
You will be responsible for:
Leading the overall operational strategy, ensuring the business delivers against its commercial, customer and financial objectives
Driving operational performance to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability across the business
Leading and developing senior operational teams to build a high-performing culture
Working closely with the executive team to translate strategic priorities into clear plans and measurable outcomes
Overseeing performance across production, service delivery, quality, health and safety and customer commitments
Key attributes required:
Proven experience operating at COO, Operations Director or equivalent executive level within a complex, multi-site organisation
Strong track record of leading large operational teams and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and profitability
Commercially astute, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership
Inspirational people leader who develops senior teams and builds a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at board and executive level
Ready to shape strategy and drive transformation? Apply today and take the next step in your executive career.