Chief Operating Officer

Our client is a leading provider of education and skills in the Liverpool City Region, committed to transforming lives through high-quality technical and professional learning.

With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and community impact, the college plays a vital role in supporting local and regional priorities, delivering outstanding outcomes for learners, staff and employers, and strengthening its position as an anchor institution in the area.

Our client is seeking a strategic and dynamic Chief Operating Officer to join its Principalship Team. This pivotal role will shape and drive the college's operational strategy, ensuring systems, resources and infrastructure are future-ready, financially sustainable, and capable of supporting exceptional teaching, learning, and student experience. The COO will provide executive leadership across all non-curricular functions, champion digital transformation, operational excellence, and service innovation, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Our client has engaged FE Associates to support them with this appointment. Interested parties should contact for an initial discussion.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 June 2026

Interviews: Friday 12 June and Monday 15 June 2026