Chief Operating Officer

Closing date: Monday 28^th October 12 Midday

Liverpool Hope University is a liberal arts inspired university with research and teaching across many subjects within the broad areas of Creative Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, and Business. At Hope, we are deeply committed to a culture of research and knowledge exchange and to prepare our graduates to serve the common good.

We strive to be an anchor institution in our region; contributing to solutions for local and global challenges; to the development of a skilled and future ready workforce and to realising a more equitable society.

We are recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will play a critical role in supporting the University’s strategic development and delivery of operational plans and goals. They will manage and enhance the University’s Financial Operations, Estates, IT systems, Conferencing and Catering functions.

This position is essential for aligning these critical areas with the institution’s strategic objectives and ensuring their contribution to the University's success and sustainability in line with the University’s Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will offer a background in strategic financial delivery, outstanding organisational and leadership capabilities, and a dedication to cultivating a collaborative and innovative campus environment.

The day-to-day management in all areas within the Chief Operating Officer’s portfolio are led by the respective Directors and managers of services with the COO providing leadership and overarching strategic guidance and practical support.

Working as a member of the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Group and the University Executive Board the emphasis will be on driving quality, efficiency and efficacy across all operations and services, supporting growth, sustainability, innovation and a culture underpinned by our core values.

As a key senior leader, the Chief Operating Officer will have a successful track record in managing in a fast-paced complex environment across a broad range of operations. The successful candidate will be a positive role model, able to demonstrate a noticeable commitment to improving our working culture and helping to build a positive and enabling environment for all.

Liverpool Hope is a University where the individual and individuality matter. We want ambitious people to grow and develop with us and we value and recognise staff contributions and achievements. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive learning and working environment that recognises and respects difference.

If you join us as Chief Operating Officer, you will be doing so at an exciting time in our development.

The Vice Chancellor and Rector, Professor Claire Ozanne is available for confidential discussion. You are welcome to arrange this by emailing, Clare McKinnell, mckinnc@hope.ac.uk.

This post is permanent, subject to the normal probationary period of 12 months.

For further details, please visit our website or contact us using the details below.

Liverpool Hope University
Personnel
Hope Park,
Liverpool L16 9JD

Email: brayr@hope.ac.uk

Website: www.hope.ac.uk/aboutus/jobopportunities/currentvacancies

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