The client is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their team. The COO will be responsible for accelerating growth by supporting businesses in increasing external sales and innovation. The role involves creating high-quality jobs, boosting productivity and skills, growing inward investment, and reducing carbon emissions. The COO will work on strategic priorities such as boosting business investment, accelerating innovation and skills, driving global ambition, developing sustainability, and promoting places and partnerships.
As a global organisation with a Head Office in Belfast and a regional presence across Northern Ireland, the client operates offices in 30 locations outside Northern Ireland to assist local companies in expanding their export base and promoting Northern Ireland as a premier investment destination. The COO will play a critical role in delivering on the mission of the client as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) of the Department for the Economy (DfE). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economic development and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in a leadership role.
Overall, the COO role at the client is a key position in accelerating economic development and supporting businesses in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by creating jobs, boosting productivity, and driving global ambition. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to contribute to the growth and success of businesses in Northern Ireland while promoting sustainability and partnerships on a global scale.