The Kent and Medway Engineering, Design, Growth and Enterprise (EDGE) Hub is an ambitious development to provide a holistic and inclusive approach to addressing regional skills shortages and sector diversity, whilst promoting participation and social mobility in higher education. Kent and Medway EDGE Hub is a new, partnership-based, industry-led initiative to drive economic growth locally and nationally.

School of Engineering, Technology and Design are seeking to appoint a Project Manager with experinece to manage and support the EDGE Hub project in fulfilling the SELEP and Office for Students annual KPIs. The EDGE Hub activities are diverse, but have cross-cutting themes and the role would will involve working with many departments and Faculties across the University. The project manager would coordinate the employer and schools/college engagement activities, ensure sustainable engagement with all area of activities. Some experience of managing events, businesses/product/customer relationship management, research and development project management would be desirable.

You will have the opportunity to join a team of computing and engineering educators and researchers at the start of the new School of Engineering, Technology and Design’s journey in developing a sustainable inclusive and diverse pipeline of engineering talent from local schools to University graduation to contributing to growing the local economy.

We value and welcome applications from diverse range of professionals from both industry and public sector.

We are developing an inclusive, supportive and flexible working environment which aims to be a model of best practice. We are also keen to attract staff who will embrace the benefits of working/researching with industry.

Candidates who want to return to work after a career break, would be welcomed, professional development to develop individuals will be provided.

Additional Information

Applications are welcomed from candidates who are seeking a fractional appointment or a job-share opportunity.

Start date for applications: 09 March 2020
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2020
Interviews are to be held: 29 April 2020

For posts of this nature you will be required to fill in the main details section as well as upload your CV, covering letter and any supporting documents.

If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ01202.

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.