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.
Background of department/role
Are you a strategic HR professional passionate about driving organisationalsuccess through people? We are seeking an experienced People Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering an innovative people agenda across our University.
Working closely with senior leaders across Professional Services and Academic portfolios, you will provide expert advice and partnership at both strategic and operational levels. You will lead the development of tailored People Plans, ensuring alignment with the University's strategic objectives while delivering impactful solutions that enhance staff and student experiences.
As a trusted advisor, you will coach and support leaders on talent management, workforce planning, organisational development, employee engagement, and complex people matters.
You will also play a key role in leading organisational change initiatives and embedding our new People Strategy across the institution.
The successful candidate will bring strong business partnering experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate workforce data into meaningful, evidence-based people solutions. A collaborative mindset, commercial awareness, and a passion for continuous improvement will be essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence University-wide initiatives, drive innovation in people practices, and help create an outstanding environment where colleagues can thrive and perform at their best.
How will you work?
We are committed to supportingflexible methods of workingwherever possible and this role is, Flexible and Connected - 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: 8thof September 2026
Closing date for applications: 22ndof September 2026
Interviews are to be held: To be confirmed shortly after closing
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Hannah Todd (Hannah.todd@canterbury.ac.uk), (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06417.
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 twoemploymentreferees 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.
No agencies, thank you.
£46,049 to £56,536 per annum