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.

Are you an experienced HR practitioner looking for a flexible working opportunity specialising in transactional HR activity or, are you an experienced professional looking to move into a career in Human Resources? If so, we have an exciting opportunity undertaking a busy and varied role.

Providing a first-class HR service to the University as part of the Onboarding team, you will undertake a variety of HR administrative duties, including tasks relating to new starter onboarding processes which includes producing accurate and timely contract documentation, completing all relevant pre-employment checks (including Right to Work, references, Health Clearance and DBS ), supporting systems set up and housekeeping tasks, ensuring that relevant systems are maintained and annual University-wide processes are implemented.

You will also support the provision of relevant advice and guidance on a range of HR processes and policies and offer first line HR systems support to the wide community of users. At an exciting point in the delivery of the University’s People Strategy, this role also involves an opportunity to contribute to project work to help shape the future of HR services and administration at Canterbury Christ Church University as we move to a more People focused service.

Working as part of a team will be important to you, and you will enjoy both managing your own workload and working with other team members to ensure the wider workload is covered and excellence in customer service maintained. With solid experience in administration and the use of Integrated Information Systems, you will be able to demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and IT skills and be able to manage conflicting priorities in order to ensure timely processing of staff records in time for monthly payroll.

How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services) 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: 23 August 2024
Closing date for applications: 08 September 2024
Interviews are to be held: September 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Caroline Lelleh. caroline.lelleh@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05254

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

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.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.