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 Business and Trade Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 9th November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 485387 Salary £135,000 - £174,000 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 3 Contract type Permanent Type of role Senior leadership Other 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 London , Darlington , Salford , Birmingham , Cardiff , Edinburgh , Belfast About the job Job summary We are looking for an inspirational Chief Operating Officer who will help build and lead this new department effectively across a wide range of professions and functions as outlined in the overview of key responsibilities. ​ You will have direct responsibility for over 1,000 corporate services colleagues and will ensure the Department has the operating model, capability, systems and controls to deliver on ambitious ministerial priorities, whilst upholding the highest standards of governance, propriety and value for money. ​ The COO portfolio comprises a large and complex set of functions, including transformation, finance, security, knowledge and information management and risk; human resources; estates; digital, data & technology; grants delivery; and commercial. ​ Reporting to the Permanent Secretary, you will be a core member of the Executive Committee and Departmental Board, supporting the translation of Ministerial priorities into clear, deliverable plans. You will provide the grip, assura