Chief Operating Officer

Job Title: Chief Operating OfficerLocation: Smarden, Kent (own transport essential)Salary: 60,000 per annumJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeWorking Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day between 07:00 and 22:00), Flexible working pattern Monday to Sunday, in line with business needs.About The Big Cat Sanctuary:The Big Cat Sanctuary (BCS) is a family charity and IUCN Centre for Species Survival for wild cats, based in Smarden, Kent. It is a unique organisation combining conservation and rescue, specialist animal care, hospitality, accommodation, visitor experiences, events, commercial activity and major site development.BCS is growing fast, with a capital development roadmap running through 2029 covering new conservation centres and habitats. As the organisation scales, it requires a strong operational leadership layer beneath its Managing Director to keep pace with that growth.The RoleThis is a newly created role, sitting between the Managing Director and the Senior Leadership Team to turn the Managing Director''s strategy into operational reality to ensure BCS delivers against its agreed priorities day to day.This is not a desk-bound executive role. We are seeking a highly visible hands-on COO who leads from the front, spends time where the work happens and is actively involved in supporting teams to deliver results. The successful candidate will bring energy, presence and accountability, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure operational excellence ..... full job details .....