Chief Operation Officer

Job Description : COO UAE well established international group with an impressive reputation for Facilities Management services. They have a broad spectrum of clients covering both the private and public sector, across a number of sectors, and are well placed to grow and build market share. Job Description This is a senior position which requires an established and highly energetic COO / General Manager to drive the development of the company through various projects. Key responsibilities: · Working with the CEO and Executive team to explore, create, direct, manage and achieve agreed business objectives, including driving revenue and profit growth · Driving technological advancement and best practice within the organisation · Acting as a critical thinker to the business, identifying potential risks and opportunities and ensuring exceptional risk management · Participating fully as a Director of the business in Board and Management team meetings and strategic discussions · Providing inspirational leadership throughout the organisation, including direct involvement in recruitment, organisational planning and employee retention · Contributing to the development of new services and business ventures in order to drive revenue growth, profit and build market share The Successful Applicant · You will have expert knowledge of the Facilities Management sector, likely having operated at Board level with previous P&L accountability within a complex, international business · You will be strong technically, ideally with an engineering background, who has then transitioned into a senior business leadership role. An MBA is also an advantage · You will have a high level of capacity for technology and innovation, with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency · You will have been a major contributor to delivering a successful growth agenda, or been involved in proactively executing complex organisational change · Proven experience in an established market is essential, and a working knowledge of emerging markets or the Middle East is an advantage · You will be highly credible with first class leadership skills, strong at building rapport and with a demonstrable track record of building high performing teams · You will have excellent commercial skills with an understanding of complex business operations · You will have experience in working operationally with clients, and knowledge of commercial contract negotiations · This role could suit a candidate looking for an expat role within the UAE or surrounding region What's on Offer Attractive salary + bonus + expat / relocation package

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