Development Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,778 i £31,236 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Further progression opportunities up to £33,002 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ05884 |
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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.
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 Development Services team, which supports the Academic Business Partnering function, working closely with colleagues across the institution and externally in areas that include impact, external engagement and collaboration, income development, and planning Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange Frameworks (REF/KEF).
As the Research, Enterprise and Knowledge Mobilisation Development Officer you will provide a first line of assistance to incoming enquiries (from academics, businesses and other central University services) alongside providing operational support to the team. You will collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across the full spectrum of research, enterprise, and knowledge mobilisation activities. Your work will have a particular focus on capturing and measuring impact in the University’s external collaborations, including public and community engagement and local regeneration.
This is a varied role where your work will be key to maximising outcomes that contribute to the successful delivery of the University’s Research, Enterprise and Innovation goals in support of our Vision 2030.
We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise and professional competencies to contribute to projects and activities in the following areas of REKM Development Services:
Impact and External Engagement Development
Supporting University Planning and Coordination for Research and Knowledge Exchange
As part of the role, you will have the opportunity the lead on, or contribute to, a range of initiatives within the areas of Research, Enterprise, and Knowledge Mobilisation (REKM).
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid, 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.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 09/12/25
Closing date for applications: 19/01/26
Interviews are to be held: End Jan 2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jenny Witherden, Head of Development Services, jenny.witherden@canterbury.ac.uk or Toby Lucas-Smith, Head of Development Services, toby.lucas-smith@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05884.
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 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.
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 Development Services team, which supports the Academic Business Partnering function, working closely with colleagues across the institution and externally in areas that include impact, external engagement and collaboration, income development, and planning Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange Frameworks (REF/KEF).
As the Research, Enterprise and Knowledge Mobilisation Development Officer you will provide a first line of assistance to incoming enquiries (from academics, businesses and other central University services) alongside providing operational support to the team. You will collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across the full spectrum of research, enterprise, and knowledge mobilisation activities. Your work will have a particular focus on capturing and measuring impact in the University’s external collaborations, including public and community engagement and local regeneration.
This is a varied role where your work will be key to maximising outcomes that contribute to the successful delivery of the University’s Research, Enterprise and Innovation goals in support of our Vision 2030.
We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise and professional competencies to contribute to projects and activities in the following areas of REKM Development Services:
Impact and External Engagement Development
Supporting University Planning and Coordination for Research and Knowledge Exchange
As part of the role, you will have the opportunity the lead on, or contribute to, a range of initiatives within the areas of Research, Enterprise, and Knowledge Mobilisation (REKM).
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid, 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.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 09/12/25
Closing date for applications: 19/01/26
Interviews are to be held: End Jan 2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jenny Witherden, Head of Development Services, jenny.witherden@canterbury.ac.uk or Toby Lucas-Smith, Head of Development Services, toby.lucas-smith@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05884.
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 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.
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