Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Chief Operating Officer Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 484036 Salary £135,000 If you are successful and are an external candidate, you can expect your salary upon appointment to be circa £135,000 per annum. Existing civil servants will be appointed in line with the Civil Service pay rules in place on the date of their appointment. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 3 Contract type Permanent Business area DESNZ - Corporate Services Type of role Senior leadership Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location You can be based in London or any of the DESNZ Places for Growth locations (Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Salford) – however, this role will require frequent travel to London, so you will need to be prepared to spend time there. About the job Job summary As our new Chief Operating Officer and a member of the DESNZ Executive Committee, you'll be central to shaping the future of the Department and supporting the delivery of the Secretary of State's key priorities: making energy more affordable, creating good jobs through the clean power programme, and ensuring every community benefits from the clean energy transition. Job description We are at a pivotal moment for DESNZ and the COO will need to lead the department through a period of significant organisational transformation and d