Research Development Digitisation Manager

The Department of Research Development (DRD) at Canterbury Christ Church University is a professional services department at the centre of the University. It has responsibility for Research and Knowledge Exchange, governance, ethics, research excellence and impact, along with external research and innovation funding. We also support the development of research staff through a range of training and development opportunities.

Your Responsibilities

The post holder will oversee the smooth operation of existing digital aspects of the department, including our on-line research management system, Research Space. They will manage the upkeep and further development of departmental systems and web pages. Reporting to the Director of Research Development, they will collaborate with others inside and outside the department and link in with our external developers. They will also contribute and support development of our digital content, increasing accessibility and utility of our digital resources, including learning resources for Researcher Development. They will take overall responsibility for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Equity (EDIE) agenda in relation to digital practice and the delivery of best practice.

Qualifications

You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent standard). This is an exciting opening for someone who has significant experience and/or practical understanding of developing digital tools and platforms, engaging with end users on new digital developments and/or has creative interest/experience in developing associated content. This role would particularly suit an individual with expertise in at least one of these areas and has an interest in developing their skills and knowledge in the other(s). You must be able to demonstrate evidence of working with and contributing your expertise to a multi-disciplinary environment.  The ability to work well with a range of professionals and at different levels of seniority is an essential requirement, as are good verbal and writing skills and being to present complex information to a range of audiences.  

If you have requisite skills and interest in working in this hybrid capacity, we would like to hear from you. If you would like to have further information or any questions, please contact Annette.King@canterbury.ac.uk.  We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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.

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Start date for applications: 20^th March 2023
Closing date for applications: 23^rd April 2023
Interviews are to be held: w/c 15^th May 2023

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact HR, email: hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number JOB REF REQ04039.

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.

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