Chief Operating Officer
Posted 10 hours 23 minutes ago by University of Reading
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 25th July 2025.
Event Details- Live Event: Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 13:00
- Interviews: 6 August 2025
The University is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer to drive operational and strategic performance across professional services. The COO will lead digital transformation, modernize infrastructure, and embed operational agility to support teaching, student experience, and research.
The role will be a member of the University Executive Board, collaborating with the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Board, and Senior Leaders to meet future challenges.
Candidate EngagementA Teams Live event for interested candidates will be held at 13:00 on Thursday, 3 July 2025. Please contact for a link.
Application SupportAlumni Global is supporting the University in this search. All enquiries and applications should be directed to:
- Owen Francis, Director: /
- Beth Stickney, Principal Researcher: /
The University is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, supporting the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and LGBT+ equality. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are encouraged and will be considered in line with business needs.