Strategic COO: Finance, Ops & Growth Leader

Guardian Jobs

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for a Cambridge-based college client. The role reports to the Principal & Chief Executive Officer and the Corporation, providing strategic leadership across Finance, Human Resources, Health & Safety, Funding and Property Services.

The postholder will help shape the College’s strategic direction, strengthen financial resilience and operational effectiveness and lead on governance, commercial strategy, sustainability and major capital

Qualifications

  • Professional body membership (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) required or preferred.
  • Degree level or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional leadership across Finance, Human Resources, Health & Safety, Funding and Property Services.
  • Shape the College’s strategic direction and strengthen financial resilience.
  • Lead on governance, commercial strategy, sustainability and major capital investment programmes.

Education

Professional body membership (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Job description

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for a Cambridge-based college client. The role reports to the Principal & Chief Executive Officer and the Corporation, providing strategic leadership across Finance, Human Resources, Health & Safety, Funding and Property Services.

The postholder will help shape the College’s strategic direction, strengthen financial resilience and operational effectiveness and lead on governance, commercial strategy, sustainability and major capital

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