Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Vice-Chancellor

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its executive leadership team. This role involves contributing to the development and implementation of the institution's vision and strategy, providing leadership to professional services, and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. Candidates should have proven strategic leadership and operational management skills at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leadership and operational management at a senior level.
• Deep understanding of institutional operations and strategic planning.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the University’s vision and strategy.
• Provide dynamic and effective leadership of professional services colleagues.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Please note, this vacancy is only open to internal members of staff.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join the Office of the Vice-Chancellor as Chief Operating Officer. This is a key role in the University’s executive leadership team and offers an opportunity to influence institutional priorities, drive operational excellence, and support the Vice-Chancellor in developing a leading effective professional services activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the University’s vision and strategy
• Provide dynamic and effective leadership of professional services colleagues
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

What we are looking for

• Proven strategic leadership and operational management at a senior level
• Deep understanding of institutional operations and strategic planning
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to our values and mission

To apply