Chief Operating Officer : Leisure and Attractions (UK HQ, European Travel Required)
Salary: A GBP 140,000+
Location UK and Europe
I am delighted to be partnering with one of the UKs 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