Attendance and Engagement Administrator
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,093 to £28,031 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ06059 |
Summary
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.
Fixed Term Contract – 1 year
About the role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive administrator to join our Attendance and Engagement Team within the newly designed Student and Academic Services (SAS) Directorate. This role focuses primarily on delivering high-quality support for the University’s attendance and engagement processes. You will be a key contributor to the day to day operation of monitoring student engagement data and coordinating response activities across teams within CCCU and Partners.
You will play a central role in ensuring these critical activities are delivered accurately, securely, and in full alignment with institutional requirements. If you are highly organised, confident in working with data and regulations, and motivated by delivering excellent customer service, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual with experience coordinating complex, deadline-driven processes ideally within a higher education or similarly regulated environment.
We’re seeking someone who combines excellent organisational abilities with a calm, professional, and empathetic approach. You will be able to support students sensitively, while maintaining clear boundaries and upholding institutional and regulatory standards. Your ability to manage competing priorities, remain solutions-focused and maintain high levels of accuracy under pressure will be essential.
You will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence using student record systems or similar databases and working with large datasets. A strong customer-service ethos and the ability to build positive working relationships with academics, students and external stakeholders are vital. You’ll bring a flexible, team-oriented approach and demonstrate sound judgement, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement in attendance practices.
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services) which means 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.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 16/02/2026
Closing date for applications: 05/03/2026
Interviews are to be held: W/C 16/03/2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact David Gentry, Head of Attendance & Engagement on david.gentry@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference REQ06059
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.
Fixed Term Contract – 1 year
About the role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive administrator to join our Attendance and Engagement Team within the newly designed Student and Academic Services (SAS) Directorate. This role focuses primarily on delivering high-quality support for the University’s attendance and engagement processes. You will be a key contributor to the day to day operation of monitoring student engagement data and coordinating response activities across teams within CCCU and Partners.
You will play a central role in ensuring these critical activities are delivered accurately, securely, and in full alignment with institutional requirements. If you are highly organised, confident in working with data and regulations, and motivated by delivering excellent customer service, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual with experience coordinating complex, deadline-driven processes ideally within a higher education or similarly regulated environment.
We’re seeking someone who combines excellent organisational abilities with a calm, professional, and empathetic approach. You will be able to support students sensitively, while maintaining clear boundaries and upholding institutional and regulatory standards. Your ability to manage competing priorities, remain solutions-focused and maintain high levels of accuracy under pressure will be essential.
You will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence using student record systems or similar databases and working with large datasets. A strong customer-service ethos and the ability to build positive working relationships with academics, students and external stakeholders are vital. You’ll bring a flexible, team-oriented approach and demonstrate sound judgement, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement in attendance practices.
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services) which means 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.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 16/02/2026
Closing date for applications: 05/03/2026
Interviews are to be held: W/C 16/03/2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact David Gentry, Head of Attendance & Engagement on david.gentry@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference REQ06059
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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