Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer
This is a newly developed role, which has been created as part of a wider business support restructure, to provide focussed strategic leadership on core operational functions within the College. It provides an outstanding opportunity for an experienced business professional to join the Executive team. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the 5 and 10 year strategic plans and vision for the College and in making that vision a reality for all our pupils.
We are seeking a confident, innovative business professional, educated to relevant degree level and with proven successful leadership experience in a senior position, managing, organising and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, including successfully managing change. The successful candidate should have experience of a wide range of operational management responsibilities, with demonstrable and relevant experience in financial and budget management. Experience in income generation, project management and capital projects are also desirable in this role.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic leadership for all internal operational functionsOperational leadership of outsourced support providersLeadership on capital projects and estates master planningSupporting income generation through commercialisation of College facilitiesLeadership of the College sustainability programme and initiativesStrategic management of health, safety and security across the CollegeRobert Gordon’s College is an all-through independent school for pupils aged 3 - 18, with an annual turnover of £23 million. Founded in 1750 and situated in the heart of Aberdeen city, the school has over 1,500 pupils in the Nursery, Junior School and Senior School, and employs over 400 staff. The Schoolhill campus extends to 1.5 hectares with a variety of buildings of mixed construction and age, including ‘A’ listed. We also have a stunning 39 acre sports ground at Countesswells, a short drive from our Schoolhill campus. All pupils visit Countesswells on a weekly basis, and it is home to a vibrant programme of sport every Saturday.
All our roles are subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check. A relocation package may be available for the successful candidate. Full details of remuneration and benefits will be made available to candidates who reach the shortlist for interview in the second round.
Application is via submission of a completed RGC application form, accompanied by a letter of application explaining your suitability for the role, and a CV. Please include links to any social media channels used for professional purposes, such as LinkedIn. Applications are to be submitted to the HR Manager, Frances Winter. Interested candidates are welcome to ask for a confidential pre-application discussion with the Head of College, Robin Macpherson, by contacting his PA Jennifer Stewart.
Closing date for applications is Monday 12th February 2024; longlist interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 19 February 2024.