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ServiceNow Business Analyst/Coordinator/ Project Manager - Remote (Need local to...
Posted 4 days ago by Protos IT
The Senior ServiceNow Business Analyst/Coordinator/Project Manager role involves leading and supporting ServiceNow platf...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Sign UpHR Generalist / Coordinator (W2 Position) - Fully Remote - Contract (Prefered Lo...
Posted 5 days ago by Elite Technical
This role is for an HR Generalist/Coordinator on a 6-month remote contract, primarily serving as the first point of cont...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Project Coordinator
Posted 6 days ago by 83zero Limited
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Remote Working COO Contract Roles
What does a coo contractor do?
Organisations bring in COO contractors to provide executive operational leadership on a fixed-term basis, typically during a period of significant organisational change, operational transformation, leadership transition, or when a business needs to rapidly improve its operational capability or efficiency. The scope of the role varies by organisation but typically encompasses oversight of day-to-day operational delivery, process improvement and efficiency programmes, operational risk and controls, team leadership, and supporting the CEO on strategic execution. Interim COOs are brought in when the permanent role is vacant, when a specific operational challenge requires dedicated executive attention, or when the business is scaling rapidly and needs experienced operational leadership that the existing team cannot provide.
The profile expected for an interim COO engagement combines credible operational leadership experience with the ability to diagnose and address complex organisational challenges quickly. Most interim COOs bring prior experience at operations director or COO level, with a track record of improving operational performance, leading significant change programmes, and managing large teams across complex multi-function environments. Sector experience is relevant, as operational models and challenges vary considerably between industries, but the most highly regarded interim COOs are those who can demonstrate consistent operational improvement outcomes across a variety of business contexts. The ability to build trust with a CEO and board quickly, make clear-headed decisions under pressure, and deliver visible operational improvements within the contract period is the primary measure of success.
What is the market like for coo contractors?
The interim COO market in the UK is a relatively small but high-value segment of the executive interim market. Demand is driven by private equity portfolio companies requiring operational improvement, SMEs navigating rapid growth or restructuring, and larger organisations managing operational crises or leadership transitions. The supply of genuinely experienced interim COOs who can operate at board level and deliver measurable operational change is limited relative to demand, supporting strong day rates at the top of the operations and general management contracting market. Most interim COO assignments are sourced through specialist executive interim firms and personal networks rather than conventional recruitment channels.
What does 'remote working' mean for coo contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do coo contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for coo roles typically range from £900 to £1600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working coo vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 coo contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.