Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Bank of America; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Wolverhampton is seeking a Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) to drive operational transformation and support its diverse educational goals. The role involves leading strategic initiatives, acting as a deputy to the COO, and fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate has substantial senior-level experience in complex organizations and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience across multi-disciplinary operations.
• A strategic and commercial mindset.
• High-level planning, transformation, and performance improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key strategic initiatives including the Target Operating Model for Professional Services.
• Act as a senior adviser and deputy to the COO.
• Drive cross-functional improvements and support the education, research and civic goals.

Job description

The University of Wolverhampton is a proudly civic, ambitious, and inclusive post-92 institution.

The University of Wolverhampton is a proudly civic, ambitious, and inclusive post-92 institution. We are now seeking an experienced, commercially astute and values-driven Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering operational transformation across a diverse and impactful university.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead key strategic initiatives including the Target Operating Model for Professional Services. You will also act as a senior adviser and deputy to the COO, working closely with the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, University Executive Board, and external partners.

We are looking for a dynamic, commercially minded leader with substantial experience at a senior level in complex organisations. You will be capable of driving cross-functional improvements, leading high-performing teams, and embedding operational excellence to support our education, research, and civic goals.

You will bring:

Proven leadership experience across multi-disciplinary operations
A strategic and commercial mindset
High-level planning, transformation, and performance improvement skills
A strong commitment to inclusion, innovation, and impact

This is your opportunity to shape the future of a university committed to access, excellence, and place-based transformation. If you have experience in working in a large, complex organisation at a senior level, you possess extensive commercial experience and you are results oriented, and would like an informal conversation with the COO, Dr Pete Cross then please contact Sophie Reed – [e-mail]

Interview Date: Thursday 28th August

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.

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