Cardiff
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Cardiff University
Salary: Competitive salary in the range of £117,783 - £135, 297 per annum depending on experience
Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
About Cardiff University
Cardiff University is embarking on an exciting transformation of its professional services as part of its strategy, Our future, together. We are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for students and staff through integrated, inclusive and digitally enabled services that support a modern global university.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Chief Operating Officer to lead operational and cultural transformation across the University. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across key professional service areas including Student Experience, Education Operations, Governance, Timetabling and College Operations. This pivotal role will drive service excellence, digital transformation and continuous improvement across the academic and student lifecycle.
You will be a collaborative and forward-thinking senior leader with significant experience driving organisational change and operational excellence within a complex environment. With strong strategic, people and stakeholder management skills, you will be passionate about delivering high-quality, customer-focused services and empowering teams to achieve lasting impact.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Donogh O’Brien on 07795 812 574, Katharine Price on 07899 791 508 or Gillian Blackadder at Aspen People on 07475 035 621.
The office number is 0141 212 7555
To apply, please visit www.aspenpeople.co.uk/cardiff-dcoo/ for full information and to upload your CV and cover letter (as one document).
Recruitment Timeline
Closing date: midnight on Monday 3rd August
First stage interviews (virtual): Monday 17th August
Final interviews in (in person at Cardiff University): Monday 24th August (10:30-16:00) & Wednesday 26th August (all day)