Shared Services: How Universities Can Secure Their Future in a Challenging Climate

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In the context of rising costs, capped fees, and ongoing uncertainty around international recruitment, UK universities face increasing pressure on their operating models. 

This white paper brings together insights from UK university Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and sector specialists to examine how shared services can support more efficient, resilient, and sustainable university operations. It focuses on the practical drivers, delivery models, and governance considerations shaping shared services in higher education.  

“Universities are people organisations. The shared service approach is about enabling our people in the most effective way” – Peter Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, University of Greenwich. 

White Paper Contents

What you’ll find inside this white paper for COOs and University Operations Leaders: 

  • Why universities should consider shared services
  • How universities can secure their future
  • A roadmap for shared services 

With Contributions From:

Rachel Brealy

Rachel Brealey

Chief Operating Officer, University of Leeds 
Peter taylor

Peter Taylor

Chief Operating Officer, University of Greenwich 
Brian Henderson

Brian Henderson

Chief Executive Officer, HEFESTIS
Sam Sanders

Sam Sanders

Head of Education, KPMG 
Andrea Turley

Andrea Turley

Partner and Consultant on Customer Led Transformation, KPMG
Pete-Moss

Pete Moss

Business Development Director, Ellucian

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With Contributions From:

Kevin Pickess

Kevin Pickess

Chair of the Academic Registrars Council (ARC)
Andy Youell

Andy Youell

HE Data and Systems Consultant, former HESA Director and Jisc Board Member
Carol Ebbrell

Carol Ebbrell

Senior Product Manager, Ellucian
Dave Mutti

Dave Mutti

Senior Director of Product Management, EMEA, Ellucian
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