Operations Director / Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Business Implementor PA to Director / Ops Director – Recruitment
This range is provided by We Are Revolution. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Job Title: Operations Director / Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Business Implementor PA to Director / Ops Director – Recruitment
Location: Southend-on-Sea (Hybrid flexibility possible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Long and demanding – this is a leadership role, not a standard 9-to-5.
About Us
We are a high-performance recruitment company specialising in placing elite legal, finance, and data professionals across the United States – with placement fees ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.
With revenues at $4M+ prorate, our mission is to scale to $10M+ over the next two years. The foundations are there – strong brand, proven delivery team, quality clients – but we now need a Number 2 to the Founder who can help us operationalise, hire, and build.
If you're a doer, organiser, and implementor who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help take a growing business to the next level – this is your opportunity.
Your Mission
To lead the execution of our growth strategy, turning big ideas into scalable systems, hiring the right people, and ensuring the company runs like a machine. You’ll give the Founder the freedom to focus on sales and leadership – while you handle everything else.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Operations & Systems
* Build, improve, and lead business processes and internal systems.
* Create structure and visibility across performance, delivery, and pipeline.
* Drive efficiency through automation, SOPs, and clear accountability.
* Manage basic accounts oversight and reporting with external accountants.
Internal Hiring & Team Building
* Own the internal recruitment process – hiring recruiters, support staff, and offshore talent.
* Build onboarding, training, and performance systems.
* Ensure every hire supports our growth plan and culture.
Execution & Project Ownership
* Translate strategic goals into action plans and outcomes.
* Lead and manage company-wide projects with urgency and discipline.
* Own KPIs, track progress, and drive momentum week to week.
Right Hand to the Director
* Act as a trusted operator and gatekeeper.
* Proactively solve problems, spot bottlenecks, and course-correct.
* Be someone the Director can rely on completely.
What We’re Looking For
* You’ve operated in fast-growth recruitment or sales-led businesses.
* You know how to get things done, build systems, and lead people.
* You’re process-driven, but practical. You don’t overthink – you deliver.
* You’re a great communicator who can manage up and down.
* You want to be part of something big and help build it from the inside out.
What You’ll Get
* A central role in scaling a highly ambitious recruitment business
* The chance to make a lasting impact
This Role Is Not For Everyone
It’s long hours. It’s fast-moving. It’s full of ownership and accountability.
But if you want to be part of an exciting growth journey and build something meaningful alongside a founder with vision and drive — we want to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting and Real Estate
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