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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About Net Zero Group: (netzero.co.uk)

Net Zero Group is a pioneering carbon software company at the forefront of the sustainability sector. Our mission is to help businesses measure, manage, and reduce their carbon emissions with precision and transparency. Through our proprietary, innovative software, NetScope we empower organisations to make data-driven, AI optimised decisions on their journey to Net Zero.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to scale our software operations and drive commercial success. This role is critical to operationalising our climate impact at scale--turning technology and execution into tangible decarbonisation outcomes for our clients.

Role Overview:

The COO will work closely with the CEO and executive team to lead Net Zero Group's software delivery engine, scale operational capabilities, and accelerate revenue growth. You will be responsible for uniting product, engineering, and commercial operations into a cohesive system that delivers exceptional value to our clients and measurable impact on the planet.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Software & Product Operations

Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle of our carbon management platform, NetScope. Continually seek AI opportunities for R&D and efficiency, ensuring timely, secure, and scalable product releases. Develop and optimise agile practices to increase team velocity and improve customer-centric innovation. Work closely with product development leadership to deliver best-in-class user experiences across emissions tracking, reporting, and reduction planning.
2. Accelerate Revenue & Commercial Impact

Drive operational strategies that enhance recurring revenue, customer acquisition, and lifetime value. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success to refine pricing models, optimise onboarding journeys, and improve conversion and retention across sectors. Identify monetisation opportunities across carbon data, analytics, and workflow automation tools, aligned with emerging sustainability regulations.
3. Scale Operational Infrastructure for Growth

Translate strategic goals into department-level execution plans with clear KPIs across product delivery and commercial performance. Build scalable systems, tooling, and workflows that enable high-growth operations without compromising agility or impact. Lead business planning, performance tracking, and operational reviews to ensure alignment and transparency.
Qualifications

7+ years in operational leadership roles within SaaS, climate tech, or data/analytics platforms/ start ups. Strong grounding in AI enhanced software development or technical product management with a commercial lens. Demonstrated success scaling operations and increasing ARR in a high-growth environment. Deep understanding of B2B SaaS metrics, customer lifecycles, and agile development processes. Passion for sustainability and fluency in the climate/carbon domain is highly desirable.
Why Join Net Zero Group?

This is a rare opportunity to join Net Zero Group as Chief Operating Officer with share options included as part of the package, enabling you to participate in the company's long-term success. You'll play a central role in scaling a high-potential carbon software company tackling the most urgent challenge of our time.

As an equity partner, you will benefit directly from the company's growth as we expand our impact and reach across global sustainability markets. If you thrive at the intersection of software, operations, and climate action--and want to build something transformative while owning a part of it--this is your calling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Commission pay Performance bonus Tips Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Manchester M2 2JT (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M2 2JT

Application deadline: 31/08/2025