Chief Operating Officer

Job title:

Chief Operating Officer

Company

ICVCM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Chief Operating Officer to lead the development and implementation of our 5-year business plan and oversee an exciting period of transition to a mature, stable not-for-profit organisation with a self-sustaining business model.Working closely with the CEO, and supported by other relevant directors and teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operational, financial and programmatic delivery of the ICVCM, including C-level oversight of our assessment and assurance processes, enabling us to deliver our vision of finance delivered at scale for climate solutions that support people and planet.The ideal candidate will have delivered significant operational change within an NGO/not-for-profit or commercial organisation, have extensive experience of effective NGO/not-for-profit corporate structures and governance systems, and strong working knowledge of carbon markets. They will be able to represent the ICVCM externally, managing engagements with multiple external stakeholders, whilst also focusing on internal operational excellence.This is a highly strategic role, and applicants will need to be able to demonstrate proven experience in a number of areas, including:Extensive operational management and leadership experience, likely to be 10+ yearsProven track record of delivering organisational change and development programmes.Experience of developing and implementing comprehensive long-term business plans.Experience of successfully developing and implementing new corporate structures and business models.Strong track record of working with Boards to develop and maintain robust governance procedures.Extensive experience of managing budgets and financial reporting.Demonstrable success in motivating, recruiting, developing, retaining and mentoring high performance, mission-driven and results-oriented teams.Full fluency in English, accustomed to working in and with organisations where English is the primary language of communication.It would also be desirable for you to bring experience of working in corporate climate/ESG action or a related field, experience of working internationally and across time zones, and a professional qualification related to the core function of the role – e.g. law, accountancy or similar.The full job description can be viewed here: . Please take the time to review it before applying, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:13:55 GMT

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