Cyber Security is becoming ever more important to all organisations with ever increasing threats and compliance requirements. The University is re-affirming its commitment to Cyber Security by growing the teams responsible for driving improvements.

Five new roles will be recruited within the IT Department on two year fixed term contracts which may, depending on the outcome of teaching bids, become permanent posts. These roles will allow the Platforms and Systems team, the End User Computing team and the Cyber Security team to maintain operational responsibilities whilst also improving the security and functionality of the University's IT services.

The roles will include two IT Operations System Engineers who will be responsible for:


The day‑to-day operation of the Platform and Systems infrastructure
Providing 2nd and 3rd line support for our IT systems
Providing a valuable service our user community for IT Platforms and Systems infrastructure, including the Virtualisation platform, Cloud IaaS, Backup, Office 365, Identity Systems and related Infrastructure.

About You

We are looking for approachable, customer-focused engineers who have a broad range of experience in supporting and developing IT systems.

Benefits of 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 a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre.

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

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

Any informal enquiries on the application, please contact dave.hailwood@canterbury.ac.uk

Closing date: 5 December 2023

Interviews to be held shortly after closing date