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 UK Partnerships and Apprenticeships Unit (UKPAU) is located within the Directorate of the Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Enterprise, and Business Development. The department provides leadership, support and advice for UK partnerships and apprenticeships provision. Furthermore, it oversees the process of UK partnerships (and apprenticeships) onboarding, development and delivery and supports the development and delivery of the university’s Partnerships Strategy through its oversight of the Framework for Partnership Development. We currently have students studying our franchised or validated courses with 16 UK partner institutions, 2 of which are consortia made up of multiple FE (Further Education) colleges, and 5 of which are commercial colleges.

Due to the growth in both the number of academic partners and size of their contribution to the university’ income, we are now seeking to appoint a Senior UK Partner Officer. The postholder will manage a team of three UK Partner Officers. The primary role of the postholder would be to provide oversight and leadership of the day-to-day operation of all activities pertaining to the management of UK Partners.This is an excellent opportunity to take on an active and engaging role, where you will be contributing to one of the University’s most dynamic and exciting aspects of its work.

To be successful in this role you will have GCSE Grade 4(or equivalent standard) in English and Mathematics with experience of using student records systems or similar database to support large-scale processes. In addition, Having you will have experience of liaising with external stakeholders and of working in the HE sector, of overseeing data base work to a high level of accuracy and of course good organisational and time management skills; scheduling and prioritising multiple projects and tasks with varying deadlines. Having a degree, relevant professional qualifications or equivalent relevant experience and experience of line management would also be advantageous.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and the nature of this role will mensa that 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. Typically this would mean, 2 or 3 days on site, and 2 or 3 days working from home.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 8th August 2025
Closing date for applications: 28th August 2025
Interviews are to be held: W/C 15th September 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Liz Lampert, Head of UK Partnerships elisabeth.lampert@canterbury.ac.uk JOB REF. REQ05663

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.