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Payroll & Pensions Manager Cambridgeshire (hybrid working available) Full-time - 37 hours per week £42,000 - £45,000 per annum Permanent, full-year contract We’re looking for an experiencedPayroll & Pensions Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality, accurate, and compliant payroll and pensions service within a further education establishment. This is a key role within our Human Resources function, responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations through our iTrent system and ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. You’ll also oversee pension processes across both Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring full statutory compliance and excellent service delivery. You’ll take full ownership of payroll and pensions operations, including: • Managing the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy across pay, tax, National Insurance, and statutory deductions, • Submitting FPS/EPS returns to HMRC and completing all year-end processes, • Overseeing payroll data quality across the organisation, including absence, leave, and contractual changes, • Monitoring and maintaining approval workflows in iTrent to ensure robust controls, • Managing all aspects of pension administration (TPS and LGPS), including reconciliations, reporting, and compliance, • Leading auto-enrolment processes and ensuring adherence to The Pensions Regulator requirements, • Producing payroll, pension, and management reports, including forecasting and budget data, • Acting as the main contact for HMRC, DWP, and pension providers, • Leading payroll audits and ensuring accurate reporting to external agencies We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who can bring: • Proven payroll management experience in a medium to large organisation, • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, and National Insurance, • Experience managing public sector pensions (TPS and/or LGPS highly desirable), • Experience working with HR/payroll systems (iTrent or similar), • A recognised qualification in payroll/pensions (e.g. CIPP, AAT Level 4), • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex payroll issues, • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a methodical approach If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, drive improvements, and take ownership of payroll and pensions delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer. Cambridge About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Cambridge. The office was established to provide a local presence on our projects. We have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research and Healthcare. It's an exciting time to join our Cambridge team. We are focused on growth, both in the UK and overseas. We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. As a young, vibrant and innovative office, culture is at the heart of everything that we do. Guided by our vision, we are passionate in our purpose to positively influence the balance between people and planet. We deliver high performing buildings which respond to the challenges of climate change whilst creating spaces which meet the needs of modern living. As a Principal / Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants delivering design solutions of the highest standard for our clients, while securing repeat and new business opportunities. A critical aspect of this role is to support and develop a team of technically competent, collaborative, and highly engaged team members. What You’ll Be Doing In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors., • Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards., • Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating / translating the brief within the project team., • Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered., • Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects., • Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux., • Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role., • Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity, • Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, ___ Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

We’re hiring an HR Manager for a manufacturing business in Cambridge supporting a close-knit site of around 45 employees, with additional exposure to wider EMEA HR activity through European HQ. This is a hands-on, visible role where you’ll partner closely with operational leadership while also contributing to broader regional HR initiatives. The role offers a strong mix of local ownership and international exposure, ideal for someone who enjoys both day-to-day HR involvement and the opportunity to influence wider business activity. Responsibilities • Lead HR support for the Cambridge manufacturing site, • Partner with managers across production, engineering, and operations, • Support employee relations, performance management, engagement, and recruitment, • Drive HR process improvements and best practice, • Support leadership development and workforce planning, • Contribute to wider EMEA HR projects and initiatives Requirements • Previous HR experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or operational environments, • Strong HR generalist background, • Confident working autonomously within a smaller site environment, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Commercially minded and practical in approach Why apply? • High-visibility role with genuine influence, • Opportunity to work closely with European leadership, • Mix of operational and strategic HR responsibility, • International exposure alongside local site ownership, • Strong opportunity for future progression and wider regional involvement If you’re looking for an HR role with greater visibility, broader exposure, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Geography Teacher | Cambridge | September 2026 A high-achieving independent school in Cambridge is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Geography Teacher to join its academic team from September 2026. This Geography Teacher role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to delivering engaging, intellectually stimulating lessons across KS3KS4 and inspiring a genuine curiosity about the world around us. The successful Geography Teacher will encourage pupils to think critically about global issues, sustainability, and the relationship between human and physical environments. Working within a thriving Humanities department, the Geography Teacher will play an important role in maintaining the schools strong academic standards and fostering a love of learning among pupils. The school offers: • Small class sizes and highly motivated pupils, • Excellent teaching resources and modern facilities, • A strong culture of academic excellence, • A supportive and collaborative leadership team, • Outstanding professional development and career progression opportunitiesThis opportunity would suit a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Geography Teacher who is passionate about their subject and eager to contribute to a vibrant and successful independent school community. Geography Teacher Role Overview: • Deliver engagin...

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR?.If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for.Many of our candidates come from diverse professional

Are you looking for a HR Assistant opportunity where you can genuinely make an impact, develop your career and help shape the future of people practices within a growing business? A fast-growing and innovative medical device organisation is looking for someone to join their team. Employing around 200 colleagues across the UK, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth, making this a fantastic opportunity for an Human Resources professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and contributing to positive change. This is a primarily remote HR Assistant role with one day per week required in the Cambridge office. Whats in it for you? • £30,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience, • Remote working with just 1 day per week in the Cambridge office, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance x3 annual salary, • Enhanced pension scheme, • Annual performance related bonus, • Laptop and mobile phone provided, • Mileage expenses paid for office travel, • Supporting end-to-end recruitment across support, engineering and apprenticeship roles, • Managing onboarding processes including contracts, right to work checks and inductions...

People Business Partner - £60,000 - £100,000.Wise May is currently recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing defence organisation for a People Business Partner to join their expanding Operations team.This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative business within a high-gro

HR Officer Location: Cambridgeshire Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days in the office Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE An established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced HR Officer to support its people function. This is a broad generalist HR role, offering exposure across day-to-day HR support, employee relations, onboarding, engagement, absence management and wider people initiatives. You'll work closely with managers and employees across the business, providing practical guidance and helping to ensure core HR processes are delivered smoothly and consistently. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands-on HR position within a fast-paced operational environment. You'll need to be comfortable balancing process, pace and people, while building strong relationships across different teams and stakeholder groups. You'll be part of a supportive HR function, contributing to both everyday HR delivery and wider activity around engagement, communication, performance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees across a range of people matters. Support employee relations activity, including absence, conduct, capability and performance cases. Assist with onboarding, inductions, leavers and employee change processes, ensuring records and documentation are accurate. Help deliver HR reporting, internal communication and employee engagement initiatives. Contribute to wider HR projects, process improvements and people-focused activity across the business. About You You'll have experience in a generalist HR role. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment and building relationships across different teams. You'll be confident advising managers on day-to-day HR matters, including ER, absence, performance and conduct. You'll be organised, professional and able to handle sensitive matters with discretion and accuracy. What We're Looking For Previous experience in a generalist HR role. Background in manufacturing, logistics, consumer goods or another fast-paced operational environment would be highly beneficial. Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the business. CIPD qualified would be ideal, although those working towards CIPD or with strong relevant HR experience will also be considered. The Opportunity This is a strong opportunity for an HR professional to join an established manufacturing business in a varied and visible role. You'll be joining a people-focused environment where HR plays an important part in supporting managers, engaging employees and helping the wider operation run effectively. The role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to make a positive impact across both everyday HR delivery and wider people projects. If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply

Group People Systems Manager Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit Mott MacDonald’s support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively. The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach. Role Purpose and Responsibilities The Group People Systems Manager will lead the strategic direction, oversight and optimisation of the Company’s global HCM SAP Success Factors (and other associated people systems). The Group People systems manager will guide the ongoing evolution of technology systems within human resources. This role ensures that systems continuously adapt to changing business needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations, fostering incremental improvements and long-term resilience. Their focus is on strategic alignment and driving technology adoption within their functional area. The role will work in partnership with the Global People Leadership team, operational people professionals and the IT function to ensure the overall people systems landscape is continuously improving and driving efficiency across the organisation. The Group People Systems manager is responsible for: 1. Strategic Alignment & Technology Roadmap • Working closely with functional stakeholders to understand business strategy and translate it into long-term technology roadmaps., • Identifying opportunities for technology to support business growth and efficiency., • Recommending new technologies and system upgrades based on vendor roadmaps and operational requirements. 2. Systems Estate Oversight • Monitoring the performance of technology and ensuring systems are fit-for-purpose to support business processes., • Governing how technology and data are used within the function, ensuring compliance with standards and policies., • Endorsing recommendations for system upgrades and replacements. 3. Project & Programme Delivery • Supporting the creation of functional technology programmes and cases for investment (e.g. business cases)., • Overseeing the delivery of all new technology investments approved by the Enterprise Project Management Office., • Overseeing project management activities, including planning, resource allocation, progress monitoring, and risk management. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance • Acting as the point of contact and advisor for all technology requirements within people systems., • Engaging with functional leaders, vendors, and being aware of regulatory body requirements to ensure technology solutions meet functional needs., • Assuring adherence to group-wide governance frameworks related to technical and integration standards for systems and applications. 5. Change Management & Adoption • Overseeing change management activities for new system implementations and upgrades., • Promoting effective adoption of new tools and platforms, ensuring users are trained and supported to get the full value of investments., • Monitoring and reporting on adoption rates and user feedback. 6. Continuous Improvement • Identifying and implementing process and system improvements to increase system stability, efficiency, and automation., • Staying abreast of technology trends and best practices, applying them to enhance functional capabilities. 7. Team Leadership & Collaboration • Building and leading the team required for system requirements and delivery., • Coaching and developing team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Skills and Requirements • Deep understanding of people systems processes and technology landscape in their area., • Excellent working knowledge of the SAP Success Factors ecosystem alongside an awareness of technology trends in human resources., • Experience in delivering technology projects and understanding of systems implementations., • Strategic thinking to see the big picture and align systems with long-term needs., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels., • Understanding of technology standards, project management lifecycles and best practices with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Occasional travel to our Head Office in Croydon will be required, typically around twice per month. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes