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 department/role

The role provides high quality administrative support for the academic programmes of study, 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.  

Role

The role holder will deliver a timely and accurate administration service in line with university regulations and external stakeholder requirements, as necessary. They will work proactively, within their team, led by the Team Leader (Academic Administration) and under the direction of the Faculty Manager (Academic Administration)/ Faculty Manager (Academic Administration and Operations) to ensure the delivery of administrative support for the academic programmes of study, at all levels and modes of study  

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 programs (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 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.

Once training has been completed the the working pattern will vary 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: 22/07/2024

Closing date for applications: 18/08/2024
Interviews are to be held: W/C 02/09/2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jonathan Hall on Jonathan.hall@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you)

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.