Chief Operations Officer – 9 Month Contract

Job Title : Chief Operations Officer – 9 Month Contract

Sector : Education

Location : Dublin

Salary : €180,000 plus pension

Our Client Our client is a leading public sector organisation within the Education Sector based in Dublin.

With a broad and impactful national remit, they are committed to delivering excellence in education, research, and societal contribution, supported by robust governance and operational effectiveness.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role during a key phase for the organisation.

Although initially a 9-month contract, there is strong potential for permanency.

As Chief Operations Officer, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering on the institution's operational and strategic priorities.

The position offers hybrid working, and the chance to lead a large and diverse team in a progressive and inclusive culture.

Who should apply?

This role would suit experienced senior executives with a background in large-scale operations within the public, education, or related sectors.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

Extensive senior-level leadership and governance experience A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic operational outcomes Strong stakeholder engagement and people leadership capabilities Experience in managing complex change, compliance, and financial oversight A passion for driving excellence in public service or educational institutions Role and Reporting Lines Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the senior executive team, the role will involve :

Strategic Operations – Oversee the development and delivery of efficient, aligned support services across campuses Leadership – Lead a broad team of Directors and functional heads across Estates, HR, IT, Legal and more Transformation – Drive major operational improvement projects and organisational development initiatives Governance – Represent the operations function at Board and Committee level ensuring compliance and best practice Stakeholder Management – Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic priorities Performance – Set and monitor performance goals for service areas under remit Risk & Compliance – Ensure robust risk management, legal and regulatory compliance across operations Culture & Inclusion – Champion a collaborative, inclusive culture supporting the wider institutional mission Interested in this position?

To apply, please submit your CV to Mark Baker who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact Mark on 01 529 4201.

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