Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for RDA’s key deliverables achieved through a newly formed team, structured to reflect the heart of the RDA. 

 The operational pillars are: 

•  Membership Services 
• Coaching 
• Participation 
• Equines   
• Volunteering 

 As a dynamic, forward thinking, effective and solution focused leader, you will be able to navigate successfully in a fast-paced environment, where a collaborative style is required to ensure the strategic needs of the organisation are understood and delivered. The COO will: 

 Ensure resourcing is appropriate to deliver;

• Manage budgets and comply with financial processes;.
• Ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity is at the heart of every decision.
• Develop and embed strategies.
• Apply a commercial, value for money lens to all aspects of service delivery.
• Ensure systems, processes and procedures are compliant and deliver best value for all.
• Integrate continuous improvement as part of the day-to-day approach.
• Deliver changes through a robust programme management approach.

 RDA is a complex, volunteer led, federated structure, where consultation, engagement, trust and confidence determine success.  The COO will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge strong relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders. 

Role Purpose: 

The COO will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of all RDA core operational activities and services, in line with annually agreed targets which will actively support the development and delivery of RDA’s strategy.