
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
The University of Edinburgh
Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
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Salary
$77,917 - $96,127 Per Year

Rank
EVP/C-Suite

Responsibility
Site Lead

Scope
Regional

Workplace
100% in office

Functions
Finance
HR
IT

Reports to

Level
N1

Travel Max:
0%

Posting Date
06-02-2024
Description
The Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), a progressive new entity within the University of Edinburgh, is searching for a Deputy Chief Operating Officer to steer the operational and financial strategies of our multidisciplinary institute. Situated in the beautifully restored, Grade A-listed former Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in the heart of the city, we are creating a new environment for learning, teaching, research and engagement, side-by-side with communities, business and industry and governments. We aim to generate positive social impact locally, regionally, nationally and globally through ethical data-driven research and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer provides leadership across EFI’s professional shared services priority areas, including facilities management, culture and community support, communications, marketing and events and finance. The post-holder will also be responsible for the continuous development of an ambitious resourcing and sustainability model that supports EFI’s growth ambitions whilst defining a suitable project management methodology that drives surplus generation and impact against a set of ambitious deliverables.
Qualification & Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have excellent management and development experience in a values-led organisation. You will be able to handle and prioritise a diverse portfolio of responsibilities in a challenging and complex environment to help us to build a vibrant, exciting and fun environment that energises, responds and creates new futures.
Benefits
- A competitive salary of £61,198 – £75,498 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Company Profile

The University of Edinburgh
Industry
Research Services
Revenue
$1.71B
Employees
11,885
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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