COO North YorkshireMy client in North Yorkshire is a privately owned well established and profitable distribution group operating across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. As part of the management succession planning, the business is seeking a commercially focused COO to work alongside the CEO and help lead the next phase of growth. Applications will be considered both from those seeking an assignment for up to 2 years to work on the specific phase of development, or candidates seeking a longer term situation. This is a broad executive leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, strategic execution, governance, business transformation and organisational development. The company operates a 1 day/week WFH policy and the role will involve some international travel. You will act as the CEO''s principal business partner, ensuring alignment across multiple business units and supporting key initiatives including acquisitions, systems development, process improvement and international operations. This is a great opportunity to lead a business, driving performance and developing capability across the organisation. The COO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the business, ensuring the successful execution of business strategy, driving operational excellence and supporting continued growth across major markets. At a detailed level responsibilities will include Acting as second-in-command to and deputising for the CEO. Leading the ..... full job details .....