Chief Operating Officer

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational services and lead digital transformation initiatives. The role requires strategic leadership and collaboration with senior leaders to ensure the University's future success. A Teams Live event for interested candidates will be held on July 3, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and strategic performance across the University.
• Lead digital transformation and modernization of infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Executive Board to face future challenges.

Job description

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 25th July 2025

Live Event : Thursday 3 July 2025 at 13:00

Interviews will be held on 6 August 2025

The University is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer to be a driving force behind the operational and strategic performance of professional services across the University. The COO will set the tone for change and lead the digital transformation and modernisation of infrastructure to embed operational agility and enhance professional services, all of which support the delivery of teaching, student experience and research.

The role will be a member of the University Executive Board and will work collaboratively with the VC, the Executive Board and Senior Leaders to ensure the University is able to meet future challenges successfully.

A Teams Live event for interested candidates will be held at 13.00 on Thursday 3 July 2025. Please contact [e-mail] for a link to this event.

Alumni Global are supporting the University in this search. All enquiries and applications should be directed to Owen Francis, Director, or Beth Stickney, Principal Researcher at Alumni Global.

Owen Francis: [e-mail] / [phone]

Beth Stickney: [e-mail] / [phone]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.