Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Company: Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Salary: Competitive salary in the range of £117,783 – £135, 297 per annum depending on experience

About Cardiff University

Cardiff University is embarking on an exciting transformation of its professional services as part of its strategy, Our future, together. We are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for students and staff through integrated, inclusive and digitally enabled services that support a modern global university.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Chief Operating Officer to lead operational and cultural transformation across the University. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across key professional service areas including Student Experience, Education Operations, Governance, Timetabling and College Operations. This pivotal role will drive service excellence, digital transformation and continuous improvement across the academic and student lifecycle.

  • Lead operational and cultural transformation across the university.
  • Provide strategic leadership across Student Experience, Education Operations, Governance, Timetabling and College Operations.
  • Drive service excellence, digital transformation and continuous improvement across the academic and student lifecycle.
  • Collaborate and forward‑think as a senior leader with significant experience driving organisational change and operational excellence within a complex environment.
  • Passionate about delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused services and empowering teams to achieve lasting impact.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026