Jobs at the University of Kent | Campus Services

Performance & Compliance Officer (CS-383-26-R)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Performance & Compliance Officer is responsible for developing and implementing robust performance monitoring and compliance frameworks across maintenance and engineering services. The role ensures statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance while driving continuous improvement in service delivery. This includes producing performance dashboards, managing risk assessments, and overseeing mandatory training and safety compliance to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable estate.

As a Performance & Compliance Officer you can expect to be involved in :

Support audits and inspections, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
Lead ISARR investigations and produce reports for senior management.
Review subcontractor RAMS and ensure compliance with University standards.
Manage statutory and mandatory training skills matrices for internal teams.
Oversee completion of risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and toolbox talks.

What will you bring to the role ?

Educated to A-level/NVQ3 standard and/or demonstrable equivalent experience in a similar role
Proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Knowledge of statutory compliance frameworks (Health & Safety, CDM, COSHH, environmental regulations).

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-383-26.

Closing Date: 17 Mar 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £32,080 to £35,608 per annum

Cleaner 30 hours (CS-385-26)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Would you like to join our friendly and professional housekeeping team? You will play a vital role in ensuring our award-winning accommodation, lecture theatres and conference rooms, hospitality outlets, flats, toilets, and public areas are maintained to our high standards. These areas are used by staff and students during term time and then conference guests and holiday makers in vacation periods.

These roles are Ongoing, 30 hours, Monday - Sunday, 09:00-15:00 working 5 days out of 7.

What will you bring to the role?

Cleaning experience is not essential; our training and induction plan means you will be provided with all the support you need. You will need to take pride in cleaning to a high standard whilst providing excellent customer service. You will be a reliable team worker with good communication skills, able to work with minimum supervision and follow specific work schedules.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Closing Date: 12 Mar 2026

Section: Operational

Salary: £22,595 per annum pro rata

Cleaner 20 hours (CS-386-26)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

These roles are Ongoing, 20 hours, Monday - Sunday, 06:00-10:00 working 5 days out of 7.

What will you bring to the role?

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Closing Date: 12 Mar 2026

Section: Operational

Salary: £22,595 per annum pro rata

Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator (EST-208-26-R)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have an interest in transport and sustainable travel? If you have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to respond positively to changing activities and priorities, then this is a great opportunity for you.

As Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator you will coordinate the operational delivery of all transport and sustainable travel related initiatives which may be implemented by the University. You will be the main point of escalation for all transport and travel related enquiries and complaints. You will also be responsible for ensuring that records are kept in accordance with agreed procedures and data protection legislation.

You will need to keep abreast of developments within the transport and sustainable travel sectors as it pertains to university business, and effectively communicate changes to managers and within relevant procedures.

As Transport and Sustainable Travel Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:

Coordinating the operational delivery of all Transport and Sustainable Travel initiatives at the University
Engaging and coordinating with partners, staff, students and associates to provide specialist travel, transport and traffic management knowledge, skills and information to support University business
Producing surveys and analysing data that monitors travel patterns and behaviours
Developing and coordinating transport and travel communications, marketing and travel webpages.

What will you bring to the role?

GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent and educated to A level standard (or above) or equivalent
Experience and/or ability to develop surveys, analyse the information and produce meaningful reports with support, guidance and training
Ability to develop ideas for marketing campaigns to encourage behaviour change with the ability to interpret information to write simple, focused and professional newsletters and/or blogs and knowledge and experience of using social media
A proven record in effective administration.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Closing Date: 11 Mar 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum

Health and Fitness Instructor (CS-380-26-R)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have a passion for physical activity and wellbeing? Kent Sport has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Health and Fitness Instructor to compliment the Health and Fitness Team. Join us and help to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the health, fitness and dance studio facilities.

You will help to support and deliver established fitness services, group exercise timetables and an annual calendar of health and fitness events and promotions, supporting the wider departmental strategy. You will play a key part in ensuring facilities and services remain inclusive and accessible to all.

While this is a part-time role (14 hours per week), there may be the opportunity to work additional Timesheet hours delivering personal training or group exercise, subject to demand, availability and qualification.

As Health and Fitness Instructor you can expect to be involved in:

The practical delivery and customer support in the fitness suites and studio. You will be team focused and able to work effectively to contribute to the delivery of outstanding customer service whilst ensuring a professional and positive user experience for all.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills including communication and leadership skills, with a flexible approach to working within a rota shift pattern supporting operational needs.

What will you bring to the role?

A professional qualification in Health & Fitness (Level 2/3 Health and Fitness qualification/PT) and Group Exercise/Coaching qualifications
Proven experience of working in a dynamic and service driven fitness environment plus experience of leading various exercise classes
A practical understanding and experience of health and fitness training principles and prescription along with excellent customer service skills.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

You are required to upload your CV and a cover letter for this role. Your cover letter should clearly and explicitly address the requirements of the Essential Criteria in the Job Description, and you should provide clear evidence and examples in your letter which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. We recommend a maximum of 2 x A4 sides for this document.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-380-26-R.

Closing Date: 08 Mar 2026

Section: Operational

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum pro rata