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.

The Role

We are looking for a Deputy Catering Manager to join our well-established Estates and Facilities Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University

The Deputy Catering Manager will support, lead, manage and develop a professional customer focussed catering service team for the Campus Catering Service to students, staff and external customers. The post holder will be expected to deputise for the catering managers when required and ensure that all administrative processes and procedures are adhered to in accordance with the University guidelines.

Who are we looking for?

We are searching for a highly motivated individual with a flexible approach and be able to meet the expectations of providing a consistent and quality service to students, staff and external visitors.

The ideal candidate will be:

Customer focused with strong communication skills, with the ability to achieved agreed individual and team goals
Able to manage a large team to deliver the catering with a strong focus on good customer service, good quality, sustainable and cost-effective food offering.
Working with the Catering Team Leaders to provide a fully integrated and customer led catering service to maximise the student and staff experience.
Deputise for the Catering managers when required to ensure service delivery is met, working with the Team Leader’s in any outlet, be proactive in assisting with Hospitality, Events, licensed activities and formal dinners.
Team player to be consistently working with colleagues to ensure the best service is offered.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is an Essential Campus Specialist- These roles are typically wholly campus based due to their specialist nature or the need to provide in person services.

Please be aware this role will require the successful candidate to very occasionally travel to our Medway or Tunbridge Campuses.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 24th July 2026
Closing date for applications: 30th July 2026
Interviews are to be held 12th August 2026

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications are received.

Informal enquiries to Kerry Brown – kerry.brown@canterbury.ac.uk, Catering Manager

If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ06278

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre.

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.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.

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.