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Chief Operations Officer (COO)The deaf health Charity SignHealth£93,600 per annumRemote with TravelPlease click the link below for the COO Advert in BSLAssociates is proud to be exclusively partnering with SignHealth a national charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of deaf people. They deliver specialist health and care services in British Sign Language (BSL) and campaign to remove barriers in the health system.Together, we are seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join their Executive Team at an exciting time of growth.The RoleAs COO, you will help lead SignHealth day to day, working closely with the CEO and their Trustees.You will be responsible for the quality, safety, and development of services across social care, therapy, domestic abuse, and children and young people's services.This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for operations, regulation (including CQC, being the Nominated Individual), safeguarding, and service improvement, ensuring deaf people's needs and culture are always at the centre.About You / QualificationsWe welcome applications from deaf candidates or those with lived experiences and direct experience of advocacy for marginalised communitiesYou will have:Senior leadership experience in health, social care, or a related sector preferably with services for deaf or disabled peopleStrong understanding of regulations, safeguarding, and quality standardsExperience leading change and improving servicesA commitment to equality, access, and deaf inclusionBSL skills are important, ideally qualified to Level 2 but are also considering those willing to learn (to a Level 2 standard, funded training is provided)Salary & BenefitsSalary: £93,600 per annum25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays + 2 Wellbeing DaysPension scheme5 days of paid study leave per year for applicable courses of studyLong service annual leave rewards2 x death in service benefit.AccessibilityWe are committed to an accessible recruitment process and can provide:BSL / English interpretersCaptioning or other communication supportAdjustments at every stagePlease tell us what works best for you.How to ApplyThis role is being recruited through an exclusive partnership with Compass Associates.The deadline for all applications is 1 March 2026For a confidential conversation or to discuss access needs, please contact:Adam BrentonDirector of Healthcare & Specialist Services - Compass Associates– 07818 249 267Ani AbelloAssociate Director for Specialist Services - Compass Associates– 07872 336 246