Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Beetroot Academy in Beetroot

About Beetroot Academy

Beetroot Academy is a Swedish-Ukrainian IT school on a mission to help people start careers in tech. We believe education should be accessible, human-centered, and empowering. Since 2014, we’ve been equipping professionals with the skills they need to thrive in the job market.

We’re looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead us into the future. This is an opportunity to shape the next chapter of Beetroot Academy — driving strategic growth, ensuring operational excellence, and keeping our mission at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As COO, you’ll work closely with the leadership team, board members, and key partners to overseeing our strategy while making sure things run smoothly day to day. This role is a blend of vision and execution—seeing the bigger picture while making sure we follow through on what matters. You’ll take part in shaping our direction, align resources effectively, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

If you’re passionate about education, impact, and making things happen, this could be your next adventure.

Your Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team, leadership, and board to shape and drive the vision, strategy, and long-term goals of Beetroot Academy.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and explore new revenue opportunities.
• Support collaboration and ensure smooth alignment across teams.
• Prepare key insights and reports for board members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Guide company-wide goal setting and track performance.
• Improve internal processes and organizational structure to enhance efficiency.
• Keep the company adaptable and responsive to industry trends and challenges.
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusivity within the team.
• Represent Beetroot Academy at industry events and initiatives.

What We Expect from YouExperience & Background

• Proven experience in a leadership role (e.g., team leading roles with business expertise, senior executive, or similar), preferably in education, edtech, or IT.
• 5+ years of experience within education, edtech, or IT.
• Strong expertise in operations management and business strategy.
• A track record of leading teams, driving growth, and managing budgets.
• Experience with board governance and stakeholders relations is a plus.
• Familiarity with grant management is a plus.
• C1 level of English is required.

Skills & Mindset

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, staying adaptable while keeping a clear focus on what matters most.
• Excellent communication & people’s skills — You know how to build relationships and bring people together.
• Data-driven decision-making — You understand numbers and use them to guide strategy.
• Strong problem-solving skills — You handle complexity with confidence and adaptability.
• Passion for education & social impact — You believe in making high-quality education accessible to everyone.
• Visionary leadership — You can set a clear direction and rally people behind it.

What We Offer

• A chance to lead a mission-driven organization that changes lives.
• Ownership to drive and execute initiatives while working closely with the team to ensure alignment
• A dynamic, international team that values collaboration and impact.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Send us your CV and a short motivation letter explaining why you’re the right fit.