The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to play a pivotal role in its ambitious transformation and long-term sustainability efforts. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across various domains, including people and organizational development, student life, digital services, and estates and facilities. This executive will be responsible for leading organizational transformation, aligning workforce planning with institutional priorities, and driving improvements in services, systems, and the estate. A key focus will be on supporting financial sustainability, strengthening staff engagement, and ensuring that students receive inclusive, accessible support. The role also requires the ability to build constructive relationships with trade unions and effectively oversee risk and business continuity. Applicants for the Chief Operating Officer position at the company should have a proven track record of executive-level experience in a large, complex organization, with a history of leading multiple professional services functions and delivering measurable change. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strategic judgment, financial awareness, and strong people leadership skills, and be capable of building trusted relationships to translate ambition into delivery. While a deep understanding of UK higher education is preferred, the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly is also valued. The role demands a leader who can bring about organizational transformation, align workforce planning with institutional priorities, and drive improvements in services, systems, and the estate.