Chief Operating Officer

BPAS are an independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist of abortion advice and treatment in the UK, supporting over 100,000 women a year in over 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.

Over the last 12 months we have gone through significant organisational change and are putting in place a new leadership structure, supported by a Senior Operational Team. This role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

BPAS vision is for a society in which women are trusted to make their own reproductive choices with access to the information and services needed to exercise those choices. The Chief Operating Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership team, responsible for ensuring the safe, effective delivery of operational services and the delivery of BPAS objectives.

You will lead operational performance, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities that focus on patient safety and choice. This encompasses all patient touch points including telemedicine, Booking and Information Centre and in Clinic services.

You will be a values driven leader who can inspire staff and trustees, as well as wider stakeholders, fostering a culture driven by our collective purpose

Duties of the role

The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is central to BPASs' mission of delivering safe, effective, and compassionate reproductive healthcare services.

As a COO, your responsibilities will include ensuring the seamless and efficient delivery of all operational services, from telemedicine and in-clinic care to client support services and supply chain management. You will lead the operational performance across the organisation, ensuring that every aspect of our service aligns with our vision of empowering women with the choice and access they deserve.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of BPASs strategy, working collaboratively with other executives to ensure that our services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the operational structure of the organisation, optimising capacity, and driving service improvements that enhance patient outcomes and experience.

About You

We are seeking a COO with significant experience in healthcare operations, particularly in managing complex, multi-site services within a tightly regulated environment. You will have a proven track record of leading organisational change, developing new models of care, and managing large-scale estates and procurement functions. Your strategic insight and ability to translate vision into actionable objectives will be critical as BPAS navigates a period of significant evolution and growth.

Further information of the role requirements is outlined within the candidate briefing pack which is available to download from our website.

If you require a confidential conversation, please reach out to our recruitment team - recruitment@bpas.org

Indicative Timetable:

Closing date for applications: 9am - Friday 4th October 2024.

Preliminary Interviews (In Leamington Spa): WC 21st October 2024.

Final Interviews (In Leamington Spa): WC 28th October 2024.

To Apply

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

All applications should be sent to recruitment@bpas.org and must quote reference COO and include the below:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
• A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile.
• Responses to the applications questions within the candidate pack.

Location: Tachbrook Park, GB

Posted Date: 9/19/2024