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

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.