Executive Office
Appointment to Chief Operating Officer
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This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional post holder to make a significant contribution to the University’s strategy and decision-making, overseeing core business functions and the strategic and operational financial resources of the University.
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, as a senior member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Group, the post holder will be an exceptional leader with significant strategic and operational experience gained at Board (or equivalent) level. The Chief Operating Officer will lead on the strategic planning, financial planning and operational planning functions, supporting the governance, management and strategic duties of the leadership team. The post holder will work collaboratively, requiring enthusiasm and exceptional leadership, communication and negotiating skills and a comprehensive understanding of Higher Education purpose, governance and funding.
The Chief Operating Officer will develop, promote and champion the distinctiveness, quality and profile of the University through providing clear vision, informed professional service leadership and sound management. The post holder will share the values and ambitions of the University as we move to the next stage of our 180-year history of providing distinctive and accessible higher education in West Sussex.
Closing date: 25 June 2020 (midnight) Interview date: 3 July 2020
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Elisabeth Whitaker, Chief Human Resources Officer, email: E.Whitaker@chi.ac.uk or via Executive Officer, Hannah Lynch, email: H.Lynch@chi.ac.uk
This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.
The University of Chichester welcomes applicants from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds as they are currently under represented at this level.
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