Total 11 job vacancies by Canterbury Christ Church University

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Fixed term until 31st July 2025

Background

We have an incredible opportunity for a Sport Development Officer to join our Sport and Active Health team at Canterbury Christ Church University. We are passionate about sport and physical activity and deliver a range of innovative programmes and sporting opportunities. 

We aim to create a professional, vibrant and friendly environment for our staff that promotes innovation and creativity. We are an integral part of the Canterbury Christ Church University experience, providing a wide range of opportunities to our students, staff and the local community. 

The Role 

We believe sport has a big role to play in improving the physical and mental health of our staff and students. Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Sport, and the Delivery Manager, the role will focus on engaging more people through sport, developing and coordinating a programme of activities for the whole University community as part of our Be Moved strategy.

You will play a major role in the delivery of our Club Sport programme, as well as assist in the organisation of our flagship mass-participation events. You will also contribute to the wider delivery team workstreams, including Active Campus, Sport Scholarships, and our wellbeing programmes.

The Person  

We are looking for a lively, outgoing, and passionate person who is a natural at engaging people. You will be confident delivering active sessions that can easily connect with students.  You will have experience leading and coordinating activities and events, organising logistics and handling multiple streams of work.

You must be flexible and adaptable and able to work occasional early morning, evening and weekend shifts as our programmes require. You will be educated to degree level with either a coaching or fitness qualification and will have relevant professional experience in the area of sport development.

We want you to be excited to share your ideas about how we can provide the best sporting experience possible to our vibrant community of students and staff. Above all, you must be motivated by wanting to make a difference and know what it takes to deliver positive experiences. 

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is campus based, These roles are typically wholly campus based due to their specialist nature or the need to provide in person services

How to apply

Start date for applications: Wednesday 23rd October
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th November
Interviews are to be held on: Monday 19th November

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jemma Cullen on, 01227 923472 or jemma.cullen@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05331.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of role

The role provides high quality administrative support for the academic courses of study in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care, at all levels and modes of study. As part of the Faculty Academic Administration team, the role holder will work closely with other support functions including Faculty Quality, Faculty Operations and other central services to support academic colleagues in delivering an outstanding student experience from admission to graduation.

The Role

The role holder will deliver a timely and accurate administration service in line with university regulations and external stakeholder requirements, as necessary.

The role holder will be required to communicate University policies and procedures with a range of key stakeholders in a confident and assured manner. The ability to create and maintain networks to enhance the student experience is a key function of the role.

They will work proactively, within their team, led by the Team Leader (Academic Administration) and under the direction of the Faculty Manager (Academic Administration) to ensure the delivery of administrative support for the academic courses of study, at all levels and modes of study.

Whilst not a supervisory position, Course Support Officers are expected to undertake transactional work of a more complex nature and to support team leaders in coordinating local workflow by ensuring activities are prioritised to best meet business needs. They are expected to act upon their own initiative and are required to be solution focused in addressing tasks allocated from Team Leaders or Faculty Managers.

Person

You will be educated to GCSE standard or an equivalent qualification with experience of providing direct support in a professional office or similar environment and will have well developed skills in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of the HE sector and the student journey would be desirable. 


How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid whereby you will be required after training to be office based for three day per week. These days can be determined on job offer.


How to apply

Closing date for applications: 06/09/2024
Interviews are to be held: Sept 2024- TBA

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jessica Frost on Jessica.frost@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05297

Please note applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

Security is an integral part of the larger Estates and Facilities Department. They are responsible for supporting and delivering all aspects of security related services throughout Canterbury and the wider Campus Network. The Security team aims to offer and deliver a flexible, value added and professional service to meet the needs and expectations of students, staff and guests.

We are currently looking to recruit a Security Officer for our night shift. The successful candidate will have experience in security or a related customer service-based area and will understand that our students, staff and guests are at the forefront of all that we do. Experience in the use of and monitoring access control/CCTV systems/fire alarm systems would also be an advantage as would a current SIA DS license.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate their customer focused skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal professional standards representing the front facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, to provide a clean, safe and secure environment for all students, staff and guests of the University. The ability to assess situations and respond efficiently, coherently and effectively is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will be motivated, target driven and keen to learn and develop new or existing professional skills.

A shift pattern of 4 nights on / 4 nights off is worked within these posts. You will not be required to work a mixture of days and nights. Start and finish times may vary to maintain the overall flexibility required of the University security staff.

18:00hrs to 06:00hrs on a four-on-four off shift pattern

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Craig Twyman, Assistant Security Manager via e-mail at craig.twyman@canterbury.ac.uk.

How to Apply

Start date for applications: 21/08/2024
Closing date for applications: 04/09/2024
Interviews are to be held: September 2024

Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply.

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ05221

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application (CV), one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

Background

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Simulation Team in our state-of-the-art simulation department at CCCU and the University of Kent. You will be part of a team that supports innovative, high-quality simulation and skills-based education for our students in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care, ensuring they attain the highest standards of clinical skills in preparation for their professional roles.

This position offers the added opportunity to work jointly with our KMMS medical students delivering their specialist GP training (0.6 FTE) as well as simulation learning and teaching for the wider faculty at our Canterbury campus (0.4 FTE).

The Role

As a simulation technician you will work collaboratively with academics, students and university departments to provide the technical support essential to the delivery of our simulation and skills-based learning. You will have a mainly practical role in the running of the simulation suite, with some administrative duties. The post holder will interact and support faculty and students with the preparation and delivery of teaching sessions; setting-up teaching spaces and equipment and taking-down and tidying after events. The post holder will provide technical support during sessions and undertake training of staff and students in the use of our skills equipment, such as life-size person manikins, partial anatomy or task trainers, AR/VR equipment. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, management of stocks of consumables and assistance with the management of rooms, room bookings and University events.

The Person

You will be educated to (RQF) Level 4, e.g NVQ, Diploma, higher apprenticeship, certificate of higher education or have considerable previous relevant work experience. Experience in a similar role is desirable, but interested applicants who can demonstrate good technical and organisational skills will also be considered. You must be able to demonstrate an interest in technical/practical-based learning, with an ability to teach basic technical skills.

You must be able to demonstrate significant abilities in time-management and independent working alongside good organisational and communication skills.

This post reports to the Faculty Director of Simulation at CCCU and the GP practice lead at KMMS

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

How will you work?

This post is deemed as an essential in person service and campus-based role and is not suited to hybrid or home working.

How to apply.

Start date for applications: 24th of July 2024
Closing date for applications: 4th of September 2024
Interviews are to be held: To be confirmed shortly after closing

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

If you are interested but a bit unsure about what the role entails and what we do in simulation, please contact me for further information: Kate Brown kate.brown@canterbury.ac.uk or by telephone on 01227 923213 (direct line) quoting REQ05128.

The Trade Team is an integral part of the larger Estates and Facilities Department. They are responsible for ensuring that the University campus network and estate infrastructure is maintained to a high standard which is fit for purpose and able to support the institution in delivering its key goals and objectives

We are currently looking to recruit one Building Services Officer (Electrical). The successful candidate will have experience working within a trade environment.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate their contemporary and customer focused skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal standards representing the front facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, in order to provide a clean, safe and secure environment for all students, staff and guests of the University. The ability to assess situations and respond efficiently and effectively is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will be motivated, target driven and keen to learn and develop new or existing professional skills.

Prior consideration for interview will be given to those in the University redeployment pool.

The normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1- hour lunch break and 8:00am to 3:30pm on a Friday with a 30-minute lunch break.

The post holder will occasionally be expected to work outside normal core hours (such as at weekends to supervisor contractors, to assist at special University functions, returning weekend, open days, public events, and conferences during term time and vacations.

The University is committed to ensuring that working hours and rest breaks meet with or are more favourable than the statutory requirements as detailed in the Working Time Directive.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

#yourCCCU


How to apply

Start date for applications: 24th of July 2024
Closing date for applications: 23rd of August 2024
Interviews are to be held: 23rd of September 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Richard Shipton at (Richard.Shipton@canterbury.ac.uk) (strictly no agencies, thank you)

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking for a new administrative challenge based within the university sector. This opportunity would suit a candidate who enjoys a pro-active and engaging role collaborating closely with colleagues from other departments.
We are seeking a friendly, positive and motivated individual to join our Team. A student first approach is essential along with a passion for developing effective and streamlined processes that support a positive student and staff experience. Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a shared goal and experience of higher education is essential and recent experience of Faculty based Academic Administration processes would be a distinct advantage.
The Role
The role will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support for the academic courses of study, at all levels and modes of study. Leading the Faculty Academic Administration team, the role holder will work closely with other support functions including Faculty Quality, Faculty Operations and other central services to support academic colleagues in delivering an outstanding student experience from admission to graduation.  
The successful candidate as one of three team leaders, will collaboratively lead on areas within the team to include: 
• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and continuously identifying areas that impact academic administration and make appropriate recommendations for improvements in line with the strategic plan.
• Autonomous decision-making capacity and to manage their own work priorities and staff issues within their area of management responsibilities.
• Liaising with key contacts from across the Faculty, wider institution and with external stakeholder to meet the Faculty’s aims and objectives and to identify, develop and deliver solutions to problems identified

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is currently hybrid, made up of three days office based and two days remote working. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to be 100% office based whilst undergoing full training.
How to apply

Start date for applications: 18/07/2024
Closing date for applications: 04/08/2024
Interviews are to be held: W/C 19th August

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jessica Frost on Jessica.frost@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ5182

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Internal applicants wishing to apply on the basis of a secondment from their current position should seek approval for such an arrangement from their current line manager at the earliest possible opportunity/ before applying for the job role.
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

Fixed Term Contract- (12 Months)

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background

The Timetabling & Attendance team are the systems owners with responsibility for the management, development, and maintenance of the Timetabling system (Scientia) and the Attendance Monitoring System (TDS), collaborating with IT. The team is responsible for:

Managing the annual rollover of the timetable database.
Managing the teaching requests process for developing teaching timetables.
Collaborating with wider institutional stakeholders, e.g., admissions and conferencing and events, on complex rooming requirements for non-teaching.
Data and error investigation and analysis for timetabling and attendance systems.
Support of day-to-day queries related to timetabling and attendance via phone, email and face to face.
Day to day maintenance of the timetable and non-teaching requests
Systems configuration, user profiles and workflow management.
Design and delivery of training for our timetabling and attendance systems and processes.

The team demonstrates a strong technical understanding of our timetabling and attendance systems and can work effectively between / liaise with IT, systems/end/service users and process owners. They also collaborate with stakeholders across the university on the Timetabling Policies and Approach to Attendance, being responsible for managing and maintaining them.

The team also has responsibility for production of / co-ordination of operational reports from timetabling and attendance systems and for oversight and assurance of timetabling and attendance data quality. The team has responsibility for ensuring the data within the system is understood and effectively utilised by university staff through clear communication about relevant processes, procedures, guidance, and staff / student training.

The Role

This role will work as part of the Timetabling & Attendance team, reporting to the Timetabling & Attendance Manager. You will become familiar with timetabling data, room inventory across all campuses and attendance data, plus associated system(s), contributing to work packages assigned by the Timetabling and Attendance Manager to meet agreed timeframes and objectives.

You will learn to support the Systems Leads in the planning of work packages by providing estimates on effort required to complete tasks and reporting on progress to support task tracking.

The post holder will support the monitoring of timetabling & attendance data quality, learning a wide range of interrogation methods, and will support the delivery of training on data quality standards and procedures, promoting their use with stakeholders using the system.  The post holder will support the delivery of training on system tools and system functionality and collaborate with business functions within their team in their development of training on business processes that use the system. The post holder will also engage in development of their technical skills related to data analysis and management.

As part of the customer service ethos within the Registry Services teams, this role will log, investigate, and address support calls from across the university related to timetabling and attendance via phone, email and, from time to time, face to face. They will independently investigate issues and proactively escalate those that require more senior/expert support.

Qualified to A-Level, relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience, this person will be familiar with working with stakeholders from across an organisation. They will be solution-focused, with customer service ethos, and demonstrate a degree of judgement to make recommendations and decisions and find solutions.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 8th July 2024
Closing date for applications: 28th July 2024
Interviews are to be held: 8th August 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Vicki Parker, vicki.parker@canterbury.ac.uk or Phil Brown, phil.brown@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05059.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Background

Within the Directorate of Marketing and Communications, Admissions delivers a high-quality service to enquirers, applicants, and their advisers.


Admissions is responsible for:

- Ensuring that compliance with statutory regulations for UKVI purposes and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are met.
- Operating fair, transparent and responsive admissions and selection policies to deliver an excellent applicant experience.
- Managing admissions processes to achieve agreed student number recruitment
- Providing professional leadership and advice on all admissions activities including to those parts of the University that have delegated responsibility in these areas.
- Planning and managing confirmation and clearing.

The Role

The Compliance Officer supports the University’s to maintain compliance with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) rules and regulations and the requirements for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Our officers work within the Compliance team, which sits within the wider Admissions team. The role requires collaborative team working with colleagues in Admissions and across the wider university, as well as meeting and supporting our international student population on campus. This is a dynamic and diverse role that offers the opportunity to become proficient in many areas of compliance.

- Processing Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- Responding to applicant and student enquiries via email, phone, and in-person
- Home Office reporting on placements, Graduate Route visas, changes in student circumstances and others as required
- Executing and supporting attendance and engagement activities, including meeting students face-to-face on campus
- Processing, supporting and reporting on DBS checks
- Participating in on-campus registration events (September, January, and as required)


The Person

You will have experience in international admissions and/or compliance work in higher education, and a dedication to good customer service. Friendly, inclusive, and culturally sensitive, you will be adept at working with students and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You’ll manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines and under pressure, dealing with sensitive, confidential information and situations. With an adaptable and flexible outlook, you’ll be able to meet core business requirements as well as working autonomously within a team.


How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.


Working at CCCU

Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with several benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.


Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

#yourCCCU


How to apply

Start date for applications: 18th of April 2024
Closing date for applications: 9th of May 2024
Interviews are to be held: 15th of May 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Elaine Seabrook, elaine.seabrook@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04909.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

Background of department/role

The post holder will act as Assistant to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) and Executive Director of Academic & Student Services and Registrar. Much of the work is of an executive nature and can, at times, be sensitive and highly confidential, therefore, the postholder will be required to always exercise judgement and discretion. The postholder must be capable of working to exacting standards and tight time schedules. As the first point of contact for a wide variety of people of all levels visiting or telephoning the office, the post holder should have a confident manner, professional, organised, efficient and able to exercise tact and diplomacy. The post holder will also support the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) and project team with coordination of project meetings.

You will be educated to A Level standard or equivalent with experience of providing support to senior members of staff. You will have well developed skills in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook) and be able to demonstrate working in a busy office.

Experience of working in Higher Education or a large, diverse organisation would be desirable.


How to apply

Start date for applications: 18th of April 2024
Closing date for applications: 12th of May 2024
Interviews are to be held: 23rd of May 2024

If you require further information regarding the post, please feel free to contact Claire Haines, Claire.haines@canterbury.ac.uk, 01227 922756 (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04959

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

#yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

The Assessments Team in Registry Services at Canterbury Christ Church University is looking for a proactive administrator to join our fast-paced team. The role supports the delivery of exams and assessment administration for students across the University including those studying at our Partner Institutions.

This role offers the opportunity for candidates to spend some of their time working remotely. Attendance on campus will be a minimum of 2 days per week to ensure that the team has regular opportunities to work together on campus. Where there are in-person activities events or meetings that this post holder needs to support or engage with, the post holder will be required to attend campus for additional days with appropriate notice.

The Role

The Registry Administrator is an exciting role with a clear career progression route for aspiring and motivated individuals. The role holder will be responsible for delivering a range of exams and assessments administration activities and processes which are key to the progression and award of our students. The role requires excellent attention to detail to ensure that records are processed accurately, and that data can be relied upon. The role will also provide additional support to other Registry activities as required.



The Registry Administrator is expected to work collaboratively across the University, to develop a joined-up approach and to support business needs at key periods during the academic year.



The Person


The post holder will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent as a minimum and must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Office. Prior experience of administrative support is essential. We would love to hear from you if you have:


A highly organised and methodical approach to work
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
The ability to work on your own initiative and to work flexibly under pressure
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

The Benefits

At Canterbury Christ Church University, we offer a huge range of discounts and benefits to our staff, including:

A commitment to ongoing personal development
Staff are able to purchase a TOTUM card that offers a range of retail savings,
Free eye tests through our eye care scheme
Generous annual leave and closure days between Christmas and New Year
Talk to us about Smart working

Sound like the perfect fit? Apply today.

Start date for applications: 21st March 2024
Closing date for applications: 14th April 2024
Interviews are to be held: week commencing 29th April 2024

How to Apply

Please see the role specific job description for full details.
Please apply with your CV and covering letter.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered. Please ensure that your covering letter clearly address the essential criteria as laid out in the Job description.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Adam Zebedee at adam.zebedee@canterbury.ac.uk

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

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Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

Canterbury Christ Church University are looking for a proactive and detail-orientated individual to join Registry Services as a Coordinator within the Assessments Team.

We are seeking a confident and outgoing candidate with a passion to continuously improve our student and staff experience through effective and collaborative administration.

This role offers the opportunity for candidates to spend some of their time working remotely. Attendance on campus will be a minimum of 2 days per week to ensure that the team has regular opportunities to work together on campus. Where there are in-person activities events or meetings that this post holder needs to support or engage with, the post holder will be required to attend campus for additional days with appropriate notice.

The Role

The role will work within a small team of Coordinators and administrators within the Assessment Team. The Coordinators are responsible for organising and running the University’s exams and assessment processes across all the University’s directly delivered and partnership courses. The role holder will work proactively and flexibly with the Assessments Team and other teams within Registry Services to deliver an accurate, timely, and student-focused service in a busy environment.

They will be required to show considerable initiative, and develop and maintain effective communication links, working closely with colleagues across the University and in UK and International Partner institutions.

The role holder is expected to gain an in-depth knowledge of the University’s regulations and how these are managed in the student record, as they will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective systems, procedures, and accurate records in line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The role holder will be responsible for the support and guidance of a small number of administrators on a day-to-day basis.

The Person

We would like to hear from you if you enjoy solving problems and have excellent communication and administration skills. Attention to detail is important in this role to ensure records are accurate and that data is timely and can be relied upon. You will need experience of working with student records and/or assessments processes, and of using complex databases.

You will have experience of providing advice and guidance to a variety of stakeholders on regulatory, technical, and complex administrative procedures. You will be proficient at managing competing priorities and responding to change to ensure a customer-focussed service in a fast-paced environment.

The Benefits

At Canterbury Christ Church University, we offer a wide range of discounts and benefits to our staff, including:

A commitment to ongoing personal development
Free eye tests through our eye care scheme
Generous annual leave and closure days between Christmas and New Year
An attractive pension scheme.
Staff can purchase a TOTUM card that offers a range of retail savings,
Talk to us about Smart working.

Sound like the perfect fit? Apply today.

How to Apply

Please see the role specific job description for full details.

Start date for applications: 21st March 2024
Closing date for applications: 14th April 2024
Interviews are to be held: week commencing 29th April 2024

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Adam Zebedee at adam.zebedee@canterbury.ac.uk

Please apply with your CV and covering letter.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered. Please ensure that your covering letter clearly address the essential criteria as laid out in the Job description.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

#yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.