The Headmaster and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring, collegiate and ambitious Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join Campbell's Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute, strategic and engaging professional who will lead the College's business and support functions, while playing a central part in shaping and delivering the next stage of its strategic development. Reporting to the new Headmaster and working closely with the Board of Governors, the COO will have overall responsibility for key operational areas including finance, estates and facilities, HR, compliance, catering, IT, and commercial activities. The COO will also act as the College's commercial adviser, driving initiatives to optimise revenue and deliver ambitious capital projects. Candidates will have a proven track record of senior leadership, commercial success and financial control, coupled with strong business and strategic planning skills, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop high-functioning teams. Experience in an education setting is not essential, but candidates must demonstrate empathy with and commitment to single-sex boys' independent education and the values and ethos of the College. A collaborative style and the ability to engage effectively with all members of the Campbell community is essential. For more information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit: Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Nina Lambert, Head of Professional Services Appointments: Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 9 th February 2026
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
The Headmaster and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring, collegiate and ambitious Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join Campbell's Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute, strategic and engaging professional who will lead the College's business and support functions, while playing a central part in shaping and delivering the next stage of its strategic development. Reporting to the new Headmaster and working closely with the Board of Governors, the COO will have overall responsibility for key operational areas including finance, estates and facilities, HR, compliance, catering, IT, and commercial activities. The COO will also act as the College's commercial adviser, driving initiatives to optimise revenue and deliver ambitious capital projects. Candidates will have a proven track record of senior leadership, commercial success and financial control, coupled with strong business and strategic planning skills, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop high-functioning teams. Experience in an education setting is not essential, but candidates must demonstrate empathy with and commitment to single-sex boys' independent education and the values and ethos of the College. A collaborative style and the ability to engage effectively with all members of the Campbell community is essential. For more information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit: Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Nina Lambert, Head of Professional Services Appointments: Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 9 th February 2026
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Crieff, Perthshire Job Reference schooltalent/TP/34123/2263 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time Permanent 35 Hours Working Hours: Full Time Location: Crieff, Perthshire Closing Date: 12/01/2026 Region / Division: Morrison's Academy Job Role: Operational/Professional Services The Role MORRISON'S ACADEMY Chief Operating Officer Morrison's Academy is a vibrant independent school based in Crieff, Perthshire.We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Senior Leadership Team.The COO, reporting to the Rector, will provide leadership through overseeing key support functions including Finance, Estates, Compliance and IT. Candidates will have a track record in senior financial and operational leadership with strong business and strategic planning skills. Experience in education is not essential.A collaborative style and ability to build trusted relationships across an engaged school community are essential. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from a wonderfully resourced school, within a supportive community. Please send your letter of application, application form and CV to Ms Fiona Boote, Human Resources Administrator at Morrison's Academy, CRIEFF, PH7 3AN. Should you wish an informal conversation with the Rector prior to closing date, please contact Ms Fiona Boote on: or Tel: The closing date for applications is 12th January 2026
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Crieff, Perthshire Job Reference schooltalent/TP/34123/2263 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time Permanent 35 Hours Working Hours: Full Time Location: Crieff, Perthshire Closing Date: 12/01/2026 Region / Division: Morrison's Academy Job Role: Operational/Professional Services The Role MORRISON'S ACADEMY Chief Operating Officer Morrison's Academy is a vibrant independent school based in Crieff, Perthshire.We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Senior Leadership Team.The COO, reporting to the Rector, will provide leadership through overseeing key support functions including Finance, Estates, Compliance and IT. Candidates will have a track record in senior financial and operational leadership with strong business and strategic planning skills. Experience in education is not essential.A collaborative style and ability to build trusted relationships across an engaged school community are essential. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from a wonderfully resourced school, within a supportive community. Please send your letter of application, application form and CV to Ms Fiona Boote, Human Resources Administrator at Morrison's Academy, CRIEFF, PH7 3AN. Should you wish an informal conversation with the Rector prior to closing date, please contact Ms Fiona Boote on: or Tel: The closing date for applications is 12th January 2026
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ESTATES, MEYRICK ESTATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (BOURNEMOUTH/CHRISTCHURCH/ANGLESEY) Introduction An exciting opportunity to lead and manage a client-side estate management company responsible for a diverse portfolio of commercial and rural real estate and operational assets. Reporting directly to the Chairman, Sir George W. Meyrick, this is a highly strategic role which will be responsible for evolving the business to meet the needs of the future. The Role To lead and manage Meyrick Estate Management Limited ('MEM') in the role of COO Estates. This is a strategic role focussed on organisational development, management and leadership rather than on carrying out real estate transactions or business development. To build a professional, efficient and evolving estate management organisation. To forge and maintain a close working relationship with the Chairman and ensure that he receives timely and accurate information on all aspects of the business. To develop the existing estate teams and enable the business to attract and retain top talent who are clear about their roles and motivated to perform. To ensure financial outputs are delivered including annual capital and revenue budgets, management accounts, financial controls, cash management etc., and ensure the real estate and operating businesses receive close support from the Group's Finance Team. To establish and monitor financial and operational performance targets across all areas of the business, taking corrective action where necessary. To enable open and effective communication across all areas of the organisation and ensure that everyone has an understanding and commitment to MEM's core values, objectives and standards. To build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including external advisers, family members and local as well as regional/national bodies. To undertake regular site visits across the portfolio and build strong relations with the estate management teams ensuring they understand their performance requirements and have the necessary skills, experience and resources. The Person: Experience We are looking for a proven, senior business leader with first class leadership and organisational skills. It is essential that the incoming COO Estates can and wants to deliver real change. Given the core real estate activities, relevant experience will be invaluable. Previous experience must include: Managing multiple direct reports and ensuring they in turn lead their teams to achieve high levels of performance; and Managing a broad base of operations across multiple sites. The Person: Personal Qualities We are looking for the following personal qualities: Commitment, drive and focus A high level of resilience Detail driven and numbers-focussed Breadth of management experience at a sufficiently senior level A team player and effective communicator A genuine understanding of and empathy with family-owned SME businesses, including Estates, and a willingness to share with and work alongside the Chairman Location The role will be primarily based at either or both of the Estate Offices at Hinton (on the edge of Christchurch) or Bournemouth. Regular travel to other parts of the Group portfolio, i.e. North Wales, for a few days each month is a critical feature of this position. About the Company MEM is the management company for 3 family-owned Estates which hold extensive assets in 2 UK geographies: The Gervis Meyrick Estate on the East Cliff of Bournemouth which is a mixed reversionary/in-hand estate of c.100 buildings comprising primarily residential, hotels (c.2,200 rooms), other leisure assets and beaches/foreshore. The Hinton Admiral Estate which sits between the BCP city area and the New Forest and which is a mixed reversionary/in-hand estate comprising city fringe (Green Belt), rural, commercial, residential, leisure, quarrying and renewable energy assets. The Bodorgan Estate on Anglesey which is a mixed reversionary/in-hand estate comprising rural, residential, leisure, quarrying and renewable energy assets. The current turnover of real estate assets under management is around £10m: this is a mix of rental income and income from operating businesses. Application Process Please send a CV and covering letter to Closing Date for applications: 28 February 2026 A full job description is available on request.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ESTATES, MEYRICK ESTATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (BOURNEMOUTH/CHRISTCHURCH/ANGLESEY) Introduction An exciting opportunity to lead and manage a client-side estate management company responsible for a diverse portfolio of commercial and rural real estate and operational assets. Reporting directly to the Chairman, Sir George W. Meyrick, this is a highly strategic role which will be responsible for evolving the business to meet the needs of the future. The Role To lead and manage Meyrick Estate Management Limited ('MEM') in the role of COO Estates. This is a strategic role focussed on organisational development, management and leadership rather than on carrying out real estate transactions or business development. To build a professional, efficient and evolving estate management organisation. To forge and maintain a close working relationship with the Chairman and ensure that he receives timely and accurate information on all aspects of the business. To develop the existing estate teams and enable the business to attract and retain top talent who are clear about their roles and motivated to perform. To ensure financial outputs are delivered including annual capital and revenue budgets, management accounts, financial controls, cash management etc., and ensure the real estate and operating businesses receive close support from the Group's Finance Team. To establish and monitor financial and operational performance targets across all areas of the business, taking corrective action where necessary. To enable open and effective communication across all areas of the organisation and ensure that everyone has an understanding and commitment to MEM's core values, objectives and standards. To build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including external advisers, family members and local as well as regional/national bodies. To undertake regular site visits across the portfolio and build strong relations with the estate management teams ensuring they understand their performance requirements and have the necessary skills, experience and resources. The Person: Experience We are looking for a proven, senior business leader with first class leadership and organisational skills. It is essential that the incoming COO Estates can and wants to deliver real change. Given the core real estate activities, relevant experience will be invaluable. Previous experience must include: Managing multiple direct reports and ensuring they in turn lead their teams to achieve high levels of performance; and Managing a broad base of operations across multiple sites. The Person: Personal Qualities We are looking for the following personal qualities: Commitment, drive and focus A high level of resilience Detail driven and numbers-focussed Breadth of management experience at a sufficiently senior level A team player and effective communicator A genuine understanding of and empathy with family-owned SME businesses, including Estates, and a willingness to share with and work alongside the Chairman Location The role will be primarily based at either or both of the Estate Offices at Hinton (on the edge of Christchurch) or Bournemouth. Regular travel to other parts of the Group portfolio, i.e. North Wales, for a few days each month is a critical feature of this position. About the Company MEM is the management company for 3 family-owned Estates which hold extensive assets in 2 UK geographies: The Gervis Meyrick Estate on the East Cliff of Bournemouth which is a mixed reversionary/in-hand estate of c.100 buildings comprising primarily residential, hotels (c.2,200 rooms), other leisure assets and beaches/foreshore. The Hinton Admiral Estate which sits between the BCP city area and the New Forest and which is a mixed reversionary/in-hand estate comprising city fringe (Green Belt), rural, commercial, residential, leisure, quarrying and renewable energy assets. The Bodorgan Estate on Anglesey which is a mixed reversionary/in-hand estate comprising rural, residential, leisure, quarrying and renewable energy assets. The current turnover of real estate assets under management is around £10m: this is a mix of rental income and income from operating businesses. Application Process Please send a CV and covering letter to Closing Date for applications: 28 February 2026 A full job description is available on request.