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 Manager, 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 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.

This is a varied role where you will manage or contribute to projects and activities aligned with the University’s Research, Enterprise & Innovation Implementation Strategies.

Key responsibilities

We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise and professional competencies to lead on projects and activities in at least two of the following areas of REKM Development Services:

REKM Impact and External Engagement Development (including RE&I marketing)
REKM Income Development (including Unitemps external income)
REKM External Collaboration Development (including business engagement, partnerships and commercialisation)
REKM Planning (including REF & KEF)

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

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025
Interviews are to be held: W/C 8th September 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Toby Lucas Smith, Head of Business Development (toby.lucas-smith@canterbury.ac.uk) (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05713.

Part time applications will be considered, please detail in your cover letter your preferred working pattern or hours.

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.

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 ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

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.