Senior Business Change Project Manager

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

Are you passionate about creating an outstanding university experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a newly designed Student and Academic Services (SAS) Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University.

We are redefining student success by bringing together proactive, high-quality support that empowers students to navigate university life with confidence. As a vital member of our team, you’ll have the chance to shape and contribute to a service that makes a real impact-delivering tailored advice, guidance and innovative solutions that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and academic progress.

Joining us means being part of a vibrant, student-focused community of 350+ SAS colleagues where ideas are valued, your expertise makes a difference and every interaction helps students thrive. If you’re ready to contribute to a bold new vision for student administration and support, we’d love to hear from you.

Role

As a Senior Business Change Project Manager, you will lead complex transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, student experience and institutional effectiveness. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, academic schools and professional services teams to drive meaningful organisational change, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with strategic objectives. Thriving in a dynamic environment, you will apply your expertise in change management to embed sustainable improvements, navigating sector-wide challenges and regulatory frameworks to shape the university’s future.

Person

To be successful in this role you will be degree-qualified, with demonstrable experience of progressing into broader, more complex roles. Holding a recognised project/change management qualification, you will bring extensive experience in managing large-scale business change and transformation projects within a complex environment, ideally within higher education.

You must be able to demonstrate proficiency in leading multiple, high-impact projects, ensuring structured governance, stakeholder alignment and measurable results. Expert knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and business process analysis will be key to embedding meaningful organisational change. Strategic thinking, problem-solving and excellent stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as you will work closely with senior leaders, academics, and operational teams. You will also have strong data-driven decision-making abilities, risk assessment expertise and experience in project budgeting and resource planning.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. 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: 11^th of June 2025
Closing date for applications: 30^th of June 2025
Interviews are to be held: w/c 14^th July 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Giles Polglase via email: giles.polglase@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05517.

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.