Chief Operating Officer – Aerospace

Chief Operating Officer – Aerospace Bristol

Job Title:

Chief Operating Officer

Hours:

Full time

Terms:

Permanent

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role within the museum and forms an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), overseeing the day-to-day running of the site and leading some of the organisation’s core business functions, including visitor experience, finance, commercial and operations. The post holder will develop a motivated staff and volunteer community, continuously seeking to improve the quality of the visitor offer and increase the commercial success of the museum.

Aerospace Bristol has an ambitious commercial strategy and the Chief Operating Officer will play a critical role in its delivery and continued development, drive income generation through all commercial areas including events and venue hire, tickets sales, visitor income and retail.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for the position to .

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 9 or 10 February
. The interview process will include a structured Q&A, and candidates will also be asked to prepare a short presentation on ‘What you would tackle first and how you would drive lasting change’. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase both your strategic thinking and your ability to drive impact from day one.