Chief Operating Officer Fulltime

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom University of Suffolk Full time
Chief Operating Officer Fulltime

We are seeking a senior leader to join our Executive Team as Chief Operating Officer Fulltime. This role will oversee the strategic direction and leadership of our professional services functions, ensuring a coherent and sustainable approach to delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for professional services
  • Oversee the management of finance, planning, people, estates, digital and IT services, marketing, communications, and international resources
  • Hold a portfolio of key corporate university projects and engage stakeholders to form forward-thinking plans
  • Support and enable good strategic decision making for the longer term
What We Offer
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days
  • Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies
  • Competitive pension scheme through USS
  • Staff discounts at a number of local amenities
  • Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites
  • Fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
  • Wellbeing programmes
  • Staff recognition annual awards
About Us

We are a values-driven organisation committed to transformation, empowerment, professionalism, creativity, collaboration, and inclusion. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and business as usual working practice, and are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.



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