Deputy Chief People and Culture Officer – Operations

Further Vacancy Details Deputy Chief People and Culture Officer – Operations University College Cork (UCC) is an internationally renowned university where excellence in teaching and research is aligned with an inclusive and respectful environment, where all staff and students can flourish and thrive. Founded in 1845, UCC is a comprehensive research-intensive institution comprising four academic Colleges, delivering a rich tradition of collaborative teaching, research and scholarship that has true global impact. At UCC, we know the world of work is changing and we are evolving with it. Our focus is on people. We are creating a workplace where innovation, creativity, and wellbeing come together to build a more flexible and future-ready UCC. In recent years, many workplaces have embraced automation and digital tools with the rise of smart technologies like AI and automation, now workplaces are putting people at the centre of innovation using these tools to support human creativity, values, and purpose. At UCC, we are embracing this shift building an agile workforce that's supported to grow, lead, and adapt. It is in this context that UCC is seeking to appoint a new Deputy Chief People and Culture Officer – Operations . This leadership role will drive People and Culture service modernisation, ensuring alignment with UCC’s Strategic Plan and supporting UCC People and Culture Plan. This is a unique role in that the post holder will not only be a member of the People and Culture Leadership team but also a member of a wider UCC Business Transformation team that is currently being established to provide an enterprise-wide approach to the enabling services at UCC. As a key leadership role, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading teams focused on talent acquisition, employee life cycle services, specialist life cycle services, People & Culture systems, and technology in support of delivering an exceptional service user experience. We are seeking a visionary person to lead the transformation of our people services, shaping the future of our organisation through inclusive leadership, data-driven decision-making, and a deep commitment to process improvement and service user experience. This is a role for someone who thinks and acts strategically and tactically embraces change and challenge, works collaboratively and openly with others, and is confident engaging with and influencing a range of senior stakeholders. The University will be supported in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver and enquiries can be made directly to Callum Conway . Additional information including the full role description can be found HERE . Completed applications should be uploaded via the Perrett Laver site quoting reference 8317 . The closing date for applications will be 12pm GMT, Tuesday 14th April 2026 . Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please see our Privacy Statement . Contact Person : Callum Conway Contact Email : callum.conway@perrettlaver.com Job ID : 095273 Contact Number : Close Date : 14-Apr-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Candidate Brief - Deputy Chief People & Culture Officer -Operations. 12395.8 Accompanying Document - DCPCO 179.8 Return to Search