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Bristol Parent Carers (BPC) is a parent carer-led charity bringing together families of children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bristol. We work with local services and partners to improve support, influence decision-making and ensure the voices of families shape the services they rely on.
Our vision is a Bristol where children and young people with SEND, and their families, are valued, supported and able to thrive.
As BPC continues to grow in scale and influence, we are looking for an experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) to help strengthen our organisational foundations and support the delivery of lasting impact for SEND families across the city.
Working closely with the CEO, the Chief Operations Officer (COO) will play a key leadership role in ensuring the organisation operates effectively as it continues to develop and grow.
The COO will focus on translating strategy into delivery, embedding strong systems and ways of working, and providing organisational leadership across people, processes and governance. The role will support the team to deliver the charity’s development priorities while ensuring BPC remains values-led, inclusive and well-run.
This is a senior role suited to someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, strengthening systems, and supporting teams to do their best work.
Application closing date:
23rd March 2026 at 9am.
Shortlisting date:
25th March.
Interview date:
1st April 10am and 2pm, BS5 – please place a hold on your calendar.
The Chief Operations Officer will:
Provide strategic operational leadership across the organisation
Translate organisational strategy into clear plans, priorities and delivery
Ensure strong systems, policies and processes support effective working
Oversee organisational risk, compliance and governance support
Support teams to deliver the key strands of the charity’s development plan
Act as a senior point of coordination across teams and programmes
Lead on organisational improvement, learning and development
Work in partnership with other SEND and community organisations to ensure diverse voices shape BPC’s engagement and parent-carer voice work
We are looking for someone who has:
Proven experience in a senior operational or organisational leadership role within a charity, social enterprise or similar values-led organisation
Experience leading and supporting staff teams and overseeing complex priorities
Strong understanding of HR management, governance, risk and organisational compliance
Experience managing budgets, systems and organisational resources
The ability to think strategically and translate agreed priorities into effective delivery
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure with strong attention to detail
A clear commitment to inclusion, co-production and amplifying the voices of families with lived experience
Bristol Parent Carers is a parent-led charity with growing influence across Bristol’s SEND system. This role offers the opportunity to help shape how the organisation operates at an important stage of development, working alongside a committed team and CEO to deliver meaningful change for families.
To apply:
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