Interim COO
Jobs UK

Interim COO jobs are full-time temporary assignments where experienced operations leaders step into critical roles for 3-12 months. These are NOT part-time or fractional positions—interim COOs work full-time hours (typically 5 days/week) on defined assignments such as leadership gaps, turnarounds, or major transformations.

What Are Interim COO Jobs?

The demand for interim COO jobs UK has grown substantially as companies need senior operations leadership for temporary, high-impact assignments. Typical interim COO roles last 3-12 months and pay £1,200-£1,800 per day. These are full-time, temporary positions—not fractional or part-time roles.

Why Companies Hire Interim COOs

• Leadership gaps: Cover COO departures or extended leave while recruiting permanent replacement
• Turnarounds: Bring in crisis operations expertise to stabilize and restructure
• Transformations: Lead major operational change programs (process overhaul, system implementations)
• Rapid scaling: Provide experienced leadership during high-growth phases requiring operational maturity
• PE value creation: Drive operational improvements in portfolio companies post-acquisition

Types of Interim COO Assignments

Requirements for Interim COO Jobs

• 20+ years operations and general management experience, including 5+ years as COO or VP Operations
• Track record delivering results in temporary, high-pressure assignments
• Experience scaling operations and managing complex organizational transformations
• Strong crisis management, restructuring, or major transformation experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and board-level communication skills