Are you seeking to begin your career as a paralegal, developing your knowledge of data protection and in-house legal services within a professional higher education environment?

Would you value the opportunity to gain practical experience in drafting legal documents and supporting Data Protection compliance?

Reporting to the Data Protection Manager in Governance, Assurance & Legal Services, you will provide support on data protection and in-house legal services matters and the effective maintenance of legal and regulatory compliance. The main focus of the role is to support the processing of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and to assist in delivering in-house legal advice to the University.

You will need the ability to operate using your own initiative, collaborating with staff across internal directorates and schools, and managing a workload with competing demands and priorities. Using consistent, positive and persuasive communications is a key feature of this role.

As DPIA Coordinator and Paralegal you can expect to be involved in:

• Helping to ensure that Data Protection policies and guidance are followed for all DPIAs
• Providing written and face to face advice, guidance and assistance to staff who are tasked with completing a DPIA
• Assisting the Deputy Director (Legal and Compliance Services) in delivering legal advice to the University
• Drafting and reviewing formal legal documents, such as contracts, as well as correspondence with internal clients and other parties

What will you bring to the role?

• Education to A Level and work experience in a relevant role
• Experience of handling personal and confidential information
• The ability to establish effective and efficient procedures that adhere to policies
• A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the legal requirements relevant to higher education

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 GALS-007-26-R

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum

Are you an experienced project and research professional with a talent for developing systems, driving improvement, and building effective partnerships? 

Do you enjoy working collaboratively to deliver strategic outcomes in a dynamic environment?

Kent and Medway Medical School is seeking a Research Development Manager to work closely with the Director of Research and research support colleagues to deliver the School's research strategy, grow research and innovation income, strengthen partnerships, and help build an inclusive, sustainable research culture. You will lead research administration and governance across the School, working with colleagues at KMMS, Canterbury Christ Church University and regional NHS partners, to ensure effective research support and service delivery.

As Research Development Manager you can expect to be involved in:

• Establishing and managing all research and innovation related processes, policies and procedures in KMMS to implement the KMMS Research Strategy
• Producing data, management information and reports and providing support for research related meetings
• Monitoring KMMS research and innovation activity and evaluating progress on the KMMS Research Strategy implementation plan 
• Supporting KMMS with Research Exercise Framework and Knowledge Exchange Framework submissions

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience in project management and working within growing or developing organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills  
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the higher education research environment
• A proven track record of applying for grants in a research environment and increasing revenue 
• Experience of successfully managing staff

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 KMMS-111-26-R.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Do you enjoy supporting students and keeping complex processes running smoothly? 

Are you highly organised, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for an organised and proactive Course Assistant to join our team and help deliver an excellent student experience across the KMMS medical programme. 

Working closely with students, colleagues, external organisations and NHS partners, you'll be confident handling a wide range of enquiries, managing competing priorities, and maintaining accuracy when working with sensitive and frequently changing information. In this varied and busy role, you'll provide administrative and organisational support for key aspects of the curriculum including student enrolment and induction, assessments and examinations, patient engagement activities and programme evaluation.

As Course Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Supporting the Curriculum and Assessment team to deliver all administration associated with the organisation and delivery of the medical curriculum and student experience
• Supporting processing relating to assessment, examination and attendance monitoring in line with our policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate curriculum information on our student portal and virtual learning environment
• Entering and updating student, programme and assessment records

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong customer service experience and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service 
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with difficult or complicated queries that can require careful attention and tact to resolve 
• Experience of taking your own initiative, and prioritising and managing time effectively
• Experience of working in a confidential environment 

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 KMMS-114-26

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Do you enjoy supporting students and colleagues while keeping complex processes running smoothly?

We are seeking to appoint a Programme Admin Administrator (part-time) to join our team providing comprehensive administrative support across taught programmes, contributing to the effective delivery of academic provision and a positive student experience.

Acting as a key point of contact, you will respond to a range of student and staff enquiries, ensuring a professional and responsive student-focused service. You'll have experience working in an administrative, customer-facing role and be comfortable managing a varied workload in a busy environment with an eye for detail and a willingness to work flexibly across the team.

As Programme Admin Administrator you can expect to be involved in:

• Supporting programme administration activities, including timetabling, examinations
• Providing administrative support to Boards of Examiners and other committees, including minute taking
• Maintaining accurate records and data in line with University policies and procedures
• Liaising with colleagues across the University to help resolve student admin issues

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience of working in an administrative role with customer interaction
• Good IT skills, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of using spreadsheets and databases
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands

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 SL-051-26-R.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

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

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Are you the type of person who spots the details that might otherwise be missed? If you're organised, conscientious, and enjoy bringing order and accuracy to administrative processes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this busy and varied role you will provide administrative support in various areas across the IT Asset Management strand. You will be involved in asset procurement and asset management and will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations within the IT Services department for the University.

As IT Assets Administrator you can expect to be involved in:

 What will you bring to the role?

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of IT hardware and software risk management principles and practices

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 ITS-013-26-R.

Closing Date: 25 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Are you organised and confident handling administrative tasks of all kinds? Do you want to work as part of a team delivering a great experience for students and apprentices? If so, we have a part time (21 hours per week) fixed term (11 months) role that could be ideal.  

In this role you will be at the heart of the Apprenticeship Unit, providing essential administrative support across all programmes and helping to deliver a smooth, positive experience for every student. Working closely with colleagues across the University, as well as external employers and partners, you’ll support key processes and coordination activities, ensuring everything runs efficiently and in line with University policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.

As Administration Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Providing a broad range of support administrative services across all areas of the End Point Assessment (EPA) for all apprenticeship programmes
• Acting as point of contact for students, apprentices, prospective employers, external examiners, collaborative partners, staff and visitors 
• Supporting the organisation of EPA assessments, examinations, meetings, events and committees 

What will you bring to the role?

• Previous administrative experience in a customer-facing role
• Experience of supporting administrative processes from start to finish, including managing documentation and working to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining accurate records and confidential information

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 BDRI-015-26.

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

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

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you enjoy creating impactful marketing campaigns and building relationships that help drive growth and engagement?  If so this role could be perfect for you.

We’re looking for a proactive and creative Business Development & Marketing Officer to support the promotion of apprenticeships and commercial opportunities across the University. Working as part of the Business Development, Research & Innovation (BDRI) Directorate, you’ll play a key role in translating marketing objectives into engaging campaigns, building relationships with employers and prospective learners, and helping to grow our apprenticeship provision.

As Business Development & Marketing Officer you can expect to be involved in:

• Planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote apprenticeships and commercial opportunities
• Supporting employer engagement activity and identifying new business development opportunities
• Coordinating outreach events and activities to attract prospective apprentices and learners
• Creating engaging marketing content and ensuring websites and communications remain accurate and up to date

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience delivering marketing campaigns from planning through to delivery and evaluation
• Experience creating engaging content and digital marketing activity, including social media campaigns
• Experience of business-to-business sales, marketing or employer engagement
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

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 BDRI-014-26.

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £32,080 to £35,608 per annum