1 day agoLow ghost risk
University of CambridgeOn-siteCambridge, England$200K - 350KExecutive
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Chief Operating Officer
University of Cambridge1 day agoOn-siteCambridge, England$200K - 350KExecutive
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The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading universities, renowned for the excellence of its teaching, research and innovation. Our distinctive collegiate University brings together a global community of scholars, students and professional staff who are committed to advancing knowledge, addressing the world's most pressing challenges, and making a positive impact on society. With more than 24,000 students and over 12,000 staff, Cambridge combines a tradition of academic excellence with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and ambitious community.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an exciting and newly created role and will report directly to the Vice-Chancellor and serve as the University's senior executive leader responsible for the strategic development of the University's systems, processes and finances and day to day operational management of the institution. The COO ensures the strategy of the Academic University is successfully delivered by leading a high performing operational culture across all administrative and support divisions.
The successful candidate will bring substantial leadership experience in complex, multi stakeholder environments and the ability to drive organisational performance, influence change, and steward resources effectively. An inclusive leadership style, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate and align colleagues around a shared vision will be highly valued.
For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference 8645.
For Informal enquiries, please reach out to Thomas Cameron at Thomas.Cameron@perrettlaver.com.
The closing date for applications is Monday 7th December 2026, at 9am GMT.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Salary: Commensurate with the nature and seniority of the role
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.
Company Reviews
Employee reviews4.2
3,154 Reviews- Cutting Edge Research2026-03-09T13:36:13.563
Pros: Cutting Edge Research, Great Network of experts
Cons: The salary is very low.
- Really good experience2026-03-07T02:57:49.157
Pros: Lovely lab group, but I guess it does depend on the individual PI
Cons: Didn't lead to any other experiences as there weren't the facilities within the group
- great uni2026-03-05T08:40:54.997
Pros: great students and teaching opportunities
Cons: research can sometimes get in the way of teaching
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Frequently asked questions about COO jobs in the UK
What is a ghost job?
A ghost job is a posting for a role the company isn't actively hiring for. Some stay up after the company fills the role. Others collect resumes for an opening that may never come.
You spend an evening tailoring an application, and nobody on the other side is looking for you.
What do COO jobs in the UK pay?
Few of these postings list pay. Where an employer posts a range, the job card shows it; where it doesn't, the card shows an estimate and says so. Counting those estimates, the median here is about $160,000 a year (in US dollars).
How many COO jobs in the UK are there?
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