Chief Executive Advisor - Operational Excellence

Role Overview

This senior advisory position is crafted for an accomplished executive who can enhance leadership effectiveness and boost operational performance within a growing enterprise. Collaborating closely with the CEO and executive team, the role focuses on fostering improved decision-making, enabling stronger cross-functional coordination, and enforcing more disciplined execution throughout the organization.

It is important to clarify that this position is not the Chief Executive Officer appointment but rather a senior advisory capacity concentrating on operational excellence, executive coaching, and leadership support within the existing executive framework.

Client Challenges Addressed

The client operates in a fast-growing, dynamic environment where the calibre of leadership and operational discipline are critical. As the company expands, senior leaders require a trusted advisor to enhance leadership capabilities, bolster team efficiency, and pinpoint actionable ways to optimize operational outcomes. This role bridges executive coaching with operational improvements to help the CEO and leadership team translate strategic ambitions into coordinated execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized coaching and structured guidance to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Enhance collaboration, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness within leadership teams.
• Provide advisory support to the CEO and executive team on operational excellence priorities that drive efficiency, alignment, and sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify opportunities for process enhancements, reduction of operational friction, and advancement of strategic execution.
• Offer insights on organizational performance, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional improvement efforts across operations, finance, HR, and compliance within the advisory scope.
• Assist leadership in identifying and acting on market, organizational, and operational opportunities.
• Foster strong internal partnerships to promote business performance and cultivate a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Achievement Metrics

• Enhanced executive decision-making capabilities.
• Improved leadership collaboration and teamwork.
• Clearer operational priorities paired with disciplined execution.
• Operational efficiencies and better organizational alignment.
• Stronger foundation for sustainable growth and overall business performance.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in VP, C-suite, or equivalent senior leadership positions.
• Proven success in operational strategy, organizational improvements, or driving business performance.
• Expertise in executive coaching, mentoring, or leadership development.
• Superior communication and influencing skills to effectively engage senior executives.
• Excellent business judgment with deep understanding of strategy, operations, and leadership dynamics.
• Experience navigating complex or cross-functional corporate environments.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a similar discipline.
• Advanced academic qualifications such as a Master’s or Doctorate are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Desirable Experience

• Backgrounds in operational excellence and business operations leadership.
• Experience in executive coaching and strategic planning.
• Proven capability in managing transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with finance, HR, or compliance-related operational roles.
• Exposure to sectors like technology, professional services, banking, or other rapidly scaling organizations.

Opportunity Highlights

• Direct collaboration with the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Unique blend of executive coaching combined with operational excellence.
• Significant influence on both leadership quality and business performance.
• Flexible remote working arrangement with occasional travel.
• Engagement with an innovative, growth-oriented organization.

Additional Information

This role is offered by a confidential client working with Impel-Consultants as the recruiting partner. Further details about the client will be shared with candidates who progress after relevant approvals.

The client values equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment practices, selecting applicants solely on demonstrated skills, experience, and qualifications pertinent to the position.