CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR (RESOURCES) OFFICE

Engagement Officer
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2015
Full Time (37 hours per week)

PVCR1090

£25,513 to £27,864 per annum pro rata

Background
We are seeking to appoint four Engagement Officers to support the implementation and delivery of the Individual Student Timetables (IST) project.

The University has established a Change Programme: a joined-up programme of a number of high value projects and initiatives focussing on changing how the University works, communicates and delivers the student experience. The Individual Student Timetables Project is one such project, aimed at making timetable information more accessible, timely and individualised.

The Role

As Engagement Officer, you would be liaising with colleagues in both academic and central services departments. You would be required to convey clearly the aims and requirements of the project in delivering individual student timetables. As well as an excellent communicator, you will work with colleagues in understanding challenges and pressures and feeding back to the project team to inform the strategy.

With demonstrable experience of working with diverse groups of stakeholders, you will be able to work independently as well as within the wider team environment. You will also be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of higher education processes and systems, coupled with an exceptional interest in bringing about effective change to enhance the student experience. You will have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, allowing you to be solution focussed.

The Person

Educated to first degree level (or equivalent qualification) you will have a high level of computer literacy with exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Information
This post comes with excellent benefits and an opportunity to work with in an enthusiastic, friendly department within walking distance of the Canterbury City Centre.
We are seeking to recruit to four Engagement Officers on a full time, fixed term contract basis until 31 December 2015
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Start date for applications: Thursday 18 December 2014

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 January 2015

Interviews are to be held: Monday 19 January 2015

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post (please do not send your application directly to the department).

How to apply

For further details and application information please visit www.canterbury.ac.uk.

If you are invited for an interview, we will request references for you at that stage (before interview). Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Paul Rickard, Timetabling & Rooming Manager, via email: paul.rickard@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number PVCR1090.

If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number PVCR1090. 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.