This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Research, Enterprise & Innovation (RE&I) Services, part of the University’s Research, Enterprise & Business Development Directorate. We are a dynamic team committed to supporting research excellence, knowledge mobilisation, and innovation across the University. Within RE&I Services, you will join the Capacity and Facilitation team, which plays a central role in enabling academic staff and postgraduate researchers to thrive.

We are seeking an energetic Research, Enterprise and Knowledge Mobilisation (REKM) Capacity and Culture Manager to help deliver high-quality training, development programmes, and initiatives that support research, innovation, and enterprise across the University. You will play a key role in mobilising the University’s knowledge and expertise to benefit our students, academic community, and external partners across the public, private, and third sectors – locally, nationally, and globally.

This is a varied role where you’ll manage or contribute to projects and activities aligned with the University’s Research, Enterprise & Innovation Implementation Strategies. You will work closely with colleagues from across the institution to co-design and deliver capacity-building programmes and resources that will support us in achieving our research, enterprise and innovation outcomes as part of University’s Vision 2030.

Key responsibilities

You will take the lead on, or contribute to, a range of initiatives within the areas of Research, Enterprise, and Knowledge Mobilisation (REKM). You will support delivery in the following key areas:

Postgraduate researcher training and development – including support for the Graduate College’s training offer.
Academic development – designing and delivering training for early researchers and academic staff in areas such as research culture, skills, innovation, and enterprise.
Career-stage specific development – creating tailored training and development opportunities (e.g., leadership, project management) for individuals at different points in their academic careers.
EDI and community building – facilitating inclusive staff networks, cohort building, and communities of practice that foster belonging and collaboration.

You will have the opportunity to manage standalone projects or work as part of collaborative teams, depending on the nature and scale of the work.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid (with majority of time spent on campus).

How to apply

Start date for applications: 29th October 2025
Closing date for applications: 21st November 2025
Interviews are to be held: W/C 1st December 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Charlotte Goode, Head of Capacity and Facilitation, charlotte.goode@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05947.

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.

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.

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 may not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

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.