38 Degrees is a community of  almost a million people who – in a moment away from their busy days – take small actions on issues they care about, which all add up to something bigger, a movement for a better Britain for everyone who calls our country home. 

We come from all walks of life; we’re nurses, taxi drivers, parents, shopkeepers, pensioners and more. We’re not a group of activists, most of our supporters aren’t members of political organisations or political groups, they just get involved in small ways in politics through us. We have more than a thousand supporters in almost every seat in Britain and we have more supporters in the north than in London. Less than half our supporters voted Labour in 2024, our second biggest group of voters backed Reform, and we have supporters who voted for all of the parties. Very few of our supporters don’t vote. We’re from every part of the country and across the political spectrum. We’re funded by our supporters – 95% of our income is from small donations and we have people who give regularly to fund our campaigns in every constituency across the UK.

Our community works for a Britain where we all get a fair chance in life and where the place we were born, or the area we live in, doesn’t decide that chance. Where we protect our planet and hold those in power to account for doing the same, and where we are treated, and treat one another, with respect.

THE ROLE

This is one of the most important roles in our organisation — one that sits at the heart of how we work and ensures we can deliver for our almost one million supporters across the UK. It’s a role that brings together strategic oversight, operational rigour, and values-driven leadership.

The COO will work closely with the relevant directors to oversee our enabling functions: Finance, People, and Operations and Technology and Product. These teams are responsible for the systems, culture and frameworks that make our work possible. We’re looking for someone who can help us evolve these foundations to be fit for the future, someone who combines strategic and financial expertise with compassion, integrity, and a clear commitment to our mission, and to being an anti-racist organisation

We work hard to ensure 38 Degrees is a great place to work.. We offer a generous total reward package, and are currently trialling a 4-day week , flexible working, and the opportunity to be part of a team where people are seen, supported and celebrated. We’re building a workplace where ambition and kindness go hand-in-hand, and where senior leaders are expected to role-model openness and care.

If you’ve got a strong track record in financial leadership, if you care deeply about building inclusive and effective organisations, and if you’re motivated by the idea of helping millions of people across the UK make change happen, we’d love to hear from you.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who bring lived experience of the issues we campaign on, and who will help our leadership better reflect the diversity of the country we serve. So, if you’re Black, Asian or from any other minority ethnic group, if you’re disabled, LGBTQIA+, or if you’re from a working-class home, your application will be especially welcome. And thanks to our flexible home working approach and network of offices, we have a staff team that is increasingly based across the UK.