COO & Divisional Registrar, Social Sciences

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (Divisional Registrar) for its Social Sciences Division. The successful candidate will lead operational strategies and manage a complex organization while contributing to academic leadership and governance. Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills are essential for this role. Extensive senior management experience in higher education or related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior management role in higher education or public sector.
• Proven track record in staff management and leadership.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and management advice to the Head of Division.
• Support academic leadership of the division’s departments.
• Contribute to governance and decision making at University level.

Skills

Senior management experience

Leadership abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (Divisional Registrar) for its Social Sciences Division. The successful candidate will lead operational strategies and manage a complex organization while contributing to academic leadership and governance. Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills are essential for this role. Extensive senior management experience in higher education or related fields is required.