Part-time COO jobs represent the new frontier of operations leadership. Part-time Chief Operating Officer positions where experienced leaders provide strategic operational guidance to multiple companies simultaneously—delivering world-class expertise at a fraction of the cost.
The Rise of Part-Time COO Jobs UK
The demand for part-time COO jobs UK has grown substantially as companies recognise that world-class operations leadership doesn't require a full-time commitment. Startups scaling from founder-led to operationally mature, PE portfolio companies, and SMEs professionalising their operations all increasingly turn to part-time COOs.
"Founders access operational expertise for £2,000-£4,000/week vs £150,000+ annually for full-time."
Why Part-Time COO Jobs Are Booming
- Founder relief: CEO/founders need operational leadership without permanent overhead
- PE requirements: Private equity mandates operational excellence
- Cost efficiency: Access COO expertise at a fraction of full-time cost
- Operational maturity: Companies need to professionalise as they scale
- Diverse experience: Part-time COOs bring multi-company best practices
Types of Part-Time COO Jobs
Scale-up COO
Building operational infrastructure for growth
£900-£1,300/dayPE Portfolio COO
Driving value creation for PE investments
£1,000-£1,400/dayTurnaround COO
Restructuring and optimising businesses
£950-£1,350/dayProcess COO
Implementing systems and efficiency
£800-£1,150/dayRequirements for Part-Time COO Jobs
- 15+ years operations and general management experience
- 5+ years in COO, VP Operations, or Operations Director roles
- Experience scaling operations from startup to mature business
- Strong process design and systems thinking
- Track record building and leading teams