COO Operations Director

Interim COO / Operations Director (Part-Time Advisory, 3-Month Rolling Contract) remote based London, Ireland, Mainland Europe, USA (flexible). A pioneering CBD skincare company, combining cutting-edge research with natural ingredients to deliver high-performance beauty products. With ambitious growth plans across Europe, the business is investing in operational excellence to support multi-country distribution, regulatory compliance, and a seamless customer experience. The Opportunity We are seeking an Interim COO / Operations Director on a 3-month rolling contract (part-time/fractional). This is a hands-on leadership role, partnering directly with the CEO, to design and implement scalable operations that will power the next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead European logistics rollout: select and negotiate with 3PL providers, ensuring optimal service, cost, and reliability. • Design efficient EU inventory flows and fulfilment processes that meet consumer demand and wholesale partnerships. • Establish and implement operational SLAs and compliance frameworks for cosmetics distribution. • Build scalable systems and processes that balance quality, cost control, and growth readiness. • Partner with leadership to ensure operations are fully aligned with the brand’s expansion and commercial goals. About You • Proven track record as COO / Operations Director in beauty, cosmetics, consumer goods, or closely related D2C/B2B industries. • Strong expertise in international logistics, supply chain, and distribution – ideally within the EU market. • Experience scaling consumer brands across multiple countries and managing outsourced 3PL partners. • Strategic yet hands-on operator, able to design processes and also roll up sleeves to execute. • Collaborative, commercially astute, and excited to support a visionary founder-led brand. Contract & Rewards • Part-time / Fractional (1 day per week during the phase 1 analysis, design, planning phase for a few months, then 2-3 days a week to implement and lead the plan as Interim COO) • 3-6 month rolling contract with potential extension • Competitive day rate / monthly retainer • May be offered full time in 6+ months (optional) Why Join? This is a chance to make a direct impact on the European growth story of a fast-growing CBD skincare company, shaping its operations for scale while working closely with a dynamic founder. Apply tot his job