Chief Operating Officer - Education & AI Transformation in United Kingdom

Job description

Our Client is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the next stage of growth - transforming how learning is delivered, scaled, and measured across our global network.

You’ll be responsible for scaling the systems, teams, and culture that power an AI-enabled, data-driven education enterprise. From operational strategy to digital transformation, this is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of learning, technology, and human impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic and operational execution across education and learner experience divisions.
• Design and implement scalable AI-powered learning and tutoring systems that enhance student outcomes and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across digital platforms, automation, and data operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - from curriculum development to marketing - to unify strategy, culture, and technology.
• Translate business goals into measurable impact through learning analytics and predictive insights.
• Partner with leadership to shape our next phase of international growth and prepare for investment or IPO readiness.

Who You Are

• A strategic operator with experience in education, learning technology, or multi-unit operations (franchise or enterprise scale).
• Confident leading transformation initiatives — from digital transformation and automation to AI adoption and platform innovation.
• Skilled in creating clarity and structure during periods of growth or change.
• Comfortable balancing people-centric leadership with data-driven decision making.
• Excited by the opportunity to redefine the future of personalised learning through technology and human collaboration.

Preferred Experience

• Senior operational or strategy leadership (COO, MD, Strategy Director, or Head of Commercial).
• Proven success implementing processes and digital systems in an education or service-led environment.
• Strong understanding of data governance, impact measurement, and scalability models.
• Experience with partner, or network-based business models is advantageous.

Why Join Us

You’ll help lead a mission-driven organisation where innovation and learning are core to the culture.

Our goal is simple - to build a global education platform that blends human connection with intelligent systems, ensuring every learner and educator reaches their full potential.

If you’re ready to combine operational excellence with purpose-driven innovation - apply to join the next chapter in education.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English