Chief Operating Officer - Leisure & Attractions (UK HQ, European Travel Required)
Salary: A£140,000+
Location UK and Europe
I am delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's most dynamic and rapidly expanding leisure and attractions groups to appoint a Chief Operating Officer. This is a rare leadership opportunity to join a high-growth business with a clear trajectory towards European market expansion and a long-term pathway to future CEO succession.
With an established UK presence, a strong and distinctive brand, and a reputation for delivering exceptional visitor experiences, the business now seeks a proven operational leader to guide its next phase of growth.
The Role
As COO, you will take full ownership of day-to-day operations across a diverse and expanding portfolio of visitor destinations. You will drive operational excellence, embed consistency and efficiency, and support local teams to maintain the distinctive energy and guest-focus that defines each site.
Strategically, you will partner closely with the CEO to shape the organisation for international scale-building the right structures, processes, and leadership capability to deliver ambitious growth plans across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee multi-site operations, ensuring both operational performance and outstanding guest experience.
* Lead operational strategy to prepare the business for successful European expansion.
* Build and develop senior leadership capability across the portfolio.
* Balance commercial growth with brand integrity and customer-centricity.
* Act as a key partner to the CEO, with a succession pathway to a broader leadership role.
Candidate Profile
I am looking for a commercially astute, hands-on leader with a proven background in leisure, attractions, or high-volume visitor destinations.
* Senior leadership experience at COO, Operations Director, or equivalent level.
* Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site operations at scale.
* Proven track record of expansion across UK and European markets.
* Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
* Inspirational leader with the ability to engage and motivate large, diverse teams.
* Ambitious, forward-thinking, and motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of a growth-focused business.
Why Apply?
This is a stand-out opportunity for a high-calibre operator seeking to make a lasting impact on a fast-growing, ambitious company within the leisure and attractions sector. For the right individual, this position offers both immediate influence and long-term progression at group leadership level. For more information contact # or call David Allen on #
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