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Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Exact Sourcing is proud to represent a highly respected, MCS-accredited electrical firm that is a leader in the South East’s transition to green energy in their hunt for an Electrical Engineer. Unlike standard "one-trick" firms, our client specialises in a hybrid model: blending high-end domestic/commercial electrical work with advanced renewable energy systems. We are looking for a forward-thinking Electrician who wants to master the future of the trade while working for a company that invests in its people. As the Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible: • Solar & Battery Integration: Leading the installation and commissioning of Solar PV and Battery Storage systems., • EV Infrastructure: Installing smart EV charging solutions and integrating them with domestic power-generation systems., • Core Electrical Works: Managing full re-wires, consumer unit upgrades, and high-spec lighting installations., • Compliance & Safety: Performing EICR inspections and ensuring all installations meet BS 7671 (18th Edition) and MCS standards., • Qualified Status: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent). Our client understands that a professional job requires professional equipment. In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive: • Company Vehicle: A dedicated company van for all work-related travel., • Professional Tool Kit: High-quality power tools are provided to ensure you have the best equipment for every task., • Growth Opportunities: Specialist training in green tech Please submit your CV via Exact Sourcing. For a confidential discussion regarding this role and the specific projects our client is currently delivering. By applying for the Electrical Engineer position, you are agreeing to your CV being held on our database, stored confidentially and securely. Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services to us. We will only send your details to clients once discussed with you, and your data will not be shared with any other third party. You can ask for the deletion or correction of your data, or to opt out of this service at any point by informing Exact Sourcing. We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you are selected, we will be in contact; and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies. Exact Sourcing is an equal opportunity employer.

Turning RF comms algorithms, models and metrics into robust, optimised production code Cambridge; to £highly competitive + benefits This company works at the cutting edge of RF communications hardware, firmware and software design. They are seeking a software engineer with practiced skills working with low level algorithms as may be used for radio communications, DSP, signal modelling and metrics – and who has translated these into optimal and robust production software. The language of choice is Python and the codebase you are working on is anticipated to run alongside low level hardware. You will take algorithm specifications, models and empirical data and engineer production code. You will develop and maintain an extensive test suite, a library of reference data, and any necessary validation tools. Your CV will demonstrate: * A good degree in a relevant technical subject. You may have a Master’s or PhD specialising in wireless comms, RF systems and/or DSP. * Your prior expertise translating signal processing algorithms into commercial-grade production software with attention to robustness, optimisation and testing. * Experience working with test hardware or test bench equipment, which may require specific protocols to drive it. This role is primarily office-based in Cambridge with flexible working. A highly competitive salary is on offer to the right candidate along with benefits including share opt...

Electrical Installations Lecturer Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £29,662 – £43,662 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Think FE are working with a well-established, forward-thinking further education college in Cambridgeshire, known for its strong industry links, modern facilities, and commitment to delivering high-quality vocational education. The college has a supportive culture, invests in staff development, and is recognised for its focus on student success and progression. We are seeking a motivated and student-focused Electrical Installations Lecturer to join their Construction department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about passing on their industry knowledge and shaping the next generation of electricians. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and effective teaching across a range of Electrical Installation courses Support learners with both practical and theoretical elements of the curriculum Provide high-quality tutorial and pastoral support Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement Undertake assessment, marking, and associated administrative duties Support the wider growth and success of the department What We’re Looking For: Relevant industry experience within Electrical Installations A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) Strong communication and organisational skills A passion for education and supporting learner development Ability to engage and motivate a diverse cohort of students Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays and Christmas closure Access to a strong pension scheme Health and wellbeing support, including occupational health services Free on-site parking with EV charging options Staff discounts across retail, dining, and leisure Professional development opportunities and funded training On-site facilities including cafés and restaurants This is a fantastic opportunity to join a college that values its staff, promotes a positive working environment, and is dedicated to delivering outstanding education. Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission

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 The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors. Overview of the role Key responsibilities and duties include: • Act as the central point of coordination for all members of the TA team, • Manage the interface between the TA team and the Design Team Lead, • Ensure timely and effective collaboration among all TA disciplines, • Oversee the delivery of services to ensure they meet quality, time, and budget expectations, • Ensure that all statutory and client approvals are obtained as required, • Lead the preparation and submission of all required documents and reports, • Maintain ongoing consultation with the client and design team throughout all project stages, • Ensure that communication is clear, consistent, and responsive to client needs, • Identify and manage changes to the scope of services, including those arising from client instructions, • Maintain comprehensive records of decisions, approvals, and project progress, • Preparation and maintenance of programmes and schedules, including dependencies and resources, • Identify and monitor project risks and opportunities, • Lead project governance reviews, • Successful administration of the JCT suite of contracts (or similar) for professional and contractor commissions as dictated by the projects, addressing performance to ensure contractually successful outcomes, • Liaise with the project’s health, safety and wellbeing representative, acting on advice provided to ensure that project / contractor CDM and Health and Safety compliance matters are satisfactorily discharged and/or adhered to Candidate specification Essential: Project management expertise across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement routes and market sectors Expert communication skills including writing reports and presenting Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and the supply chain Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work, this may involve regular travel to construction sites / client offices Strategic thinking and problem-solving Strong leadership and team coordination Technical rigour and attention to detail Desirable: Experience working on projects in the pharmaceutial manufacturing sector, or equivalent. APM Chartered Project Professional status (ChPP), or equivalent Chartership Ability to operate both autonomously and as a part of a larger team Line management or team leader experience Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint 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 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

Disaster Recovery Manager - Technology Salary: £46,000 - £61,450 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 40-60% time in the office Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Ready to help protect critical services that support learners around the world? As our Disaster Recovery Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring Cambridge University Press & Assessment is fully prepared to respond to IT disasters, safeguarding our technology estate and minimising business impact when it matters most. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role Reporting to the Head of ETO Service Delivery Management, you'll be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, validation and ongoing improvement of IT Disaster Recovery (DR) across our complex and business‑critical technology environment. You'll ensure the organisation is as prepared as practicable for disruptive events, working closely with senior IT leadership, infrastructure and platform teams, and third‑party suppliers. In the event of a major incident, you'll provide expert guidance to enable a successful recovery that meets agreed recovery time and recovery point objectives, with minimal impact on business operations. Key responsibilities include: • Owning and maintaining the organisation's Disaster Recovery Plan, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and reflects changes across the IT estate, • Defining and maintaining DR standards and ensuring consistent application across services and suppliers, • Identifying, documenting and supporting the mitigation of DR risks and single points of failure, working with risk owners to implement effective controls, • Designing and delivering a comprehensive DR testing and validation programme covering people, processes, plans and technology, • Coordinating DR exercises and tests, defining scope and success criteria, and producing post‑test reports and lessons learned, • Maintaining the IT recovery checklist and associated documentation, including critical contact lists, • Providing assurance over third‑party and outsourced DR capabilities through regular review and challenge, • Aligning DR activity with wider Business Continuity (BC) policies and programmes This is a highly visible role with responsibility for helping protect around 150 critical IT services that support exams, assessment delivery and regulatory deadlines. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You'll bring strong experience across IT service, delivery or assurance environments, along with the credibility and confidence to work with senior stakeholders in high‑impact situations. Essential experience and skills: • Relevant experience in one or more IT career paths such as:, • Project Management, • Infrastructure Management, • IT Audit or Assurance, • PMO development and management, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences, • Strong planning, coordination and delivery skills across technical and business teams, • Proven stakeholder management skills, including working with third‑party suppliers, • Confidence managing expectations and influencing senior leaders, • High standards of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and assurance activity Desirable: • Experience specifically in Disaster Recovery management, • Understanding of fault‑tolerant or mission‑critical application and infrastructure design You'll be someone who works well independently while also collaborating effectively across teams, demonstrating resilience, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Group personal pension scheme, • Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary, • Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 25th May 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and interview will take place shortly after it close. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: • A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager., • First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview., • Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. Disaster Recovery Manager - Technology - Apply now

Senior Delivery Manager Salary: £50,900 - £68,000 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 40-60% of time in the office Contract: Permanent Hours: Full- time 35 hours per week Are you passionate about enabling high‑performing delivery teams and ensuring complex technology products are released safely and effectively? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to join our Exam Technology Organisation (ETO), working within Dev and Application Services. This is a key role where you will partner closely with Product Managers and technical teams to maximise delivery flow, quality, and team effectiveness while supporting our mission of delivering trusted exams and assessments worldwide. About the role As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be embedded within a product team in ETO and accountable for enabling effective, predictable delivery. You will ensure there is a timely flow of work and information, support release and risk management, and proactively shape team capability and capacity to meet delivery outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Product Manager, you will help balance priorities, manage dependencies, and create the conditions for teams to perform at their best. While you will not have direct line management accountability, your influence and leadership will be critical to the success of the team and the wider organisation. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: • Owning and overseeing release planning and release management, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and measures are in place, • Supporting forecasting and cost tracking by inputting into product budgets, including headcount, skills, and third‑party costs, • Proactively identifying, managing, and reporting delivery risks and cross‑team dependencies, • Enabling effective collaboration across product, technical, and operational stakeholders, • Supporting the formation and continuous improvement of delivery teams, encouraging experimentation and learning, • Acting as a senior point of contact for delivery matters within your area of responsibility This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You are an experienced delivery professional who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments and is comfortable influencing without formal authority. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with proven delivery management experience, and who can translate between engineering detail and delivery outcomes. Minimum requirements: • Experience working in agile delivery teams, using Scrum and/or Kanban, • Experience leading or enabling software delivery teams, • Strong stakeholder and customer management capabilities, • Working knowledge of release management and risk management, • Experience working in cross‑functional, distributed teams, including onshore and offshore collaboration, • Excellent communication and facilitation skills If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate: Desirable criteria: • A data‑driven and probabilistic approach to delivery management, • Strong experience managing dependencies and reducing delivery risk, • A passion for continuous improvement, learning, and experimentation, • Confidence running workshops, ceremonies, and large group sessions, • Experience empowering teams and supporting decentralised decision‑making For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Group personal pension scheme, • Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary, • Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 11th May. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: • One application question at point of CV and cover letter, • A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager., • First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview., • Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities

People Partner - Global Entity Management Salary: £35,200 - £45,700 Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment (18 months) Hours: Full time – 35hrs p/w As part of our Global Entity Management (GEMC) activity, we are strengthening how we establish, integrate and operate across countries ensuring that our people frameworks, policies and practices are consistent, compliant and scalable, while remaining grounded in local context. This is not just about delivering change. It is about building the foundations that enable our organisation to operate effectively across markets, now and over time. This is an opportunity to play a hands‑on role in delivering our Global Entity Management programme, helping shape how we operate across countries while supporting colleagues through change in a way that is compliant, practical and locally relevant. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a People Partner within GEMC, you will play a hands‑on role in delivering and embedding people solutions that support how we operate globally. You will work closely with local teams, business leaders and specialist colleagues to ensure that people considerations are understood early and embedded through every stage of entity setup, change or integration. You will bridge global intent and local reality, ensuring that people frameworks not only meet legal and organisational requirements, but can be adopted, supported and maintained in practice. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: * Supporting delivery of people aspects of entity set‑up, integration or structural change * Assessing current state and identifying gaps in policies, processes and employment arrangements * Bringing local insight and context into global design decisions * Supporting change impact assessments and advising the business on engagement and consultation approaches and supporting them through the engagement and consultation processes * Developing clear communications, manager guidance and employee support materials * Working with Reward, Policy, HR systems and external advisers to translate requirements into practical outputs * Supporting implementation and ensuring effective handover into business‑as‑usual This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at our Cambridge offices. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You Experience of working in a People Partnering capacity, ideally across multiple countries or complex organisational environments. You are confident navigating change and translating complexity into practical action. Additionally will bring: * Experience supporting people‑related change or implementation activity in a business partnering capacity * Knowledge of employment practices and how they shape policy, documentation and engagement * Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse groups * Degree educated (relevant HR / People qualification), or equivalent level of relevant professional experience. * Ability to interpret data, local insight and input from others to identify risks and solutions * Clear communication skills, including translating complex topics into accessible messages * Confidence working in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment It would be advantageous if you also have: * Experience working across different countries or cultural contexts in Business Partnering capacity including navigating differing local employment practices, stakeholder contexts and organisational needs. * Experience supporting more complex or multi-country change activity where there are multiple stakeholders or competing requirements * Experience working with external advisers or specialist teams to interpret requirements and translate them into practical outputs For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: * 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance * Discretionary annual bonus * Group personal pension scheme * Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary * Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 22 May 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on/from week commencing 1 June 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: * First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned and presented on the day of your interview. * Second interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where your career aspirations are not only recognised but actively supported. Whether you are looking for new responsibilities within your current team, interested in a promotion or secondment, or exploring a different career path, we offer various resources to support your professional development. Our Online Learning Platform, leadership development pathways, and mentorship schemes are readily available to all employees, ensuring you have the tools to reach your fullest potential. If you are ready to take the next step in your Cambridge journey, we welcome your application. Together, we continue to shape a culture where everyone feels empowered to succeed and motivated to make a difference— for ourselves, for each other, and for learners worldwide

Lead Software Architect Salary: £68,600 to £91,700 Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 Hours Per Week Are you enthusiastic about shaping technology that delivers impact at scale? As we continue to evolve our digital platforms to support learners, lecturers and researchers around the world, we are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Lead Software Architect to join our Academic Technology group here at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the technical foundations of globally used digital products, ensuring they remain scalable, secure and fit for the future. About the role As Lead Software Architect, you will be accountable for owning the software architecture and engineering delivery across a product or platform vertical within our Academic Technology group. Working at the intersection of solution architecture, product and engineering, you will translate solution designs and product priorities into well‑architected, shippable software, ensuring that technical direction is sound and delivery is sustained from planning through to production and live operation. You will provide technical leadership across the full engineering lifecycle, including backend and frontend architecture, infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and operational readiness. While this is not primarily a hands‑on coding role, it requires a strong engineering background and the ability to review code, challenge design decisions, unblock engineers and engage directly where it adds value. A core aspect of the role is leading the adoption of AI‑enhanced engineering practices. You will shape how teams use AI‑assisted tooling across planning, development and quality assurance, focusing on responsible, practical use that measurably improves delivery quality, throughput and maintainability. You will work closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners and UX colleagues to ensure requirements are technically feasible, well specified and correctly decomposed, acting as the key technical bridge between solution intent and engineering execution. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities: • Owning the software architecture for an assigned product or platform area, ensuring solutions support both current delivery and future scalability., • Driving engineering delivery from planning through to production, translating solution designs into implementable engineering plans with clear scope, dependencies and sequencing., • Providing technical leadership and direction to distributed engineering teams, including Far shore, near shore and contract resources., • Removing technical blockers, making pragmatic trade‑off decisions and keeping delivery on track., • Defining and upholding technical standards, patterns and engineering conventions., • Leading the adoption of AI‑assisted software development practices and tooling across engineering teams., • Owning operational readiness, including infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and developer experience., • Evaluating technology and tooling choices, including build‑vs‑buy decisions, with clear and defensible rationale. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You As a senior software architecture or engineering leader, you will have a proven record of owning complex platforms or digital products end‑to‑end. You will be confident operating across technical and non‑technical audiences, bringing sound judgement, strong communication skills and a pragmatic approach to decision‑making. You will have experience translating product and solution designs into engineering delivery, leading distributed teams, and balancing technical quality with delivery pace in complex environments. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate experience in content platforms, education technology, modern web technology stacks, or introducing new engineering tools and practices. For a detailed job description, refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical, Dental and Permanent Health Insurance, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Group personal pension scheme, • Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary, • Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 8th May. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: • 2 questions to answer at the application stage with a CV., • A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager., • First stage interview, in person (if possible) with senior engineering and product colleagues., • Final stage interview: with Hiring Manager and Group Director, in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers, and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society, and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities

Educational publishing is changing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead how OCR responds to shifting landscapes and needs —building partnerships and publishing strategies that successfully support teachers and learners across the UK. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're recruiting a Strategic Lead, Publishing & Partnerships to develop and deliver a UK Education publishing strategy for OCR qualifications. You'll create a clear roadmap for securing market‑leading support—through in‑house publishing, established publisher partners and new digital providers—ensuring our qualifications are backed by high‑quality resources that meet evolving customer needs. About the role In this role you will lead the strategy for publisher support for OCR qualifications, ensuring timely, high‑quality, market‑leading resources are in place to support new and redeveloped qualifications. You will own the publishing roadmap across the portfolio, combining customer and competitor insight with strategic research to identify the most effective publishing models and partners, including innovative digital resource providers. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: * Lead the end‑to‑end strategy to secure high-quality Teaching & Learning support for OCR qualifications, balancing timelines, market size, changing customer needs and financial viability. * Own and deliver a publishing roadmap for new and redeveloped qualifications, coordinating requirements across internal teams and external publishers. * Partner closely with Qualifications Product Management and wider stakeholders to ensure portfolio planning reflects publishing needs and critical timeframes. * Define and deliver strategic research on publishing themes, customer needs, industry trends, business models and emerging product types. * Test, scope and validate innovative and alternative publishing models, building internal buy‑in and embedding new approaches with external partners. * Manage budgets for in‑house and external publishing projects, actively monitoring costs and ensuring publishing income and expenditure is incorporated into project planning. * Manage and deepen relationships with established third‑party publishers, influencing senior stakeholders (Director / Publisher level) to secure appropriate support for OCR products. * Develop new relationships with digital teaching and learning resource publishers, building a broader ecosystem of support for OCR qualifications. * Maintain ongoing customer and competitor insight to ensure strategies remain aligned to the UK education market and future needs. * Own endorsement strategies, relationships and contracts, working closely with the Product Support Coordinator. * Oversee the endorsement process for UK‑focused Cambridge publishing, ensuring a timely and high‑quality experience for third‑party publishers. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You will: * Have extensive experience in publishing, with strong knowledge of UK education system and educational publishing landscape * Be confident using market insight and research to shape commercially viable propositions that deliver high customer value. * Demonstrate proven ability to develop and deliver successful strategies and roadmaps in complex environments. * Be experienced in influencing and assuring senior stakeholders and building effective partnerships. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: * Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment for education and qualifications. * Experience working within an awarding organisation or education‑related setting. * Experience engaging digital teaching and learning resource publishers or developing digital publishing models. * Experience designing or operating endorsement or external partnership frameworks. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: * 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance * Discretionary annual bonus * Group personal pension scheme * Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary * Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be Thursday 21st May, 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 27th May, 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: NOTE: Briefly outline each interview stage; this includes screening calls; specifying if the interview will be virtual via MS Teams or in-person on-site. Manage expectations further by informing candidates of any role related tasks / presentation requirements. For example: * First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation at the start of this. * Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Coventry or Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities

Operations Controller, Product Data & Publication Salary: £29,700 - £38,550 Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) We are recruiting for an Operations Controller, Product Data & Publication to play a key role in delivering timely, accurate and globally aligned publication of Cambridge Academic products across print and digital formats. This role sits at the heart of the Academic Supply Chain and is central to Cambridge's strategic ambition to achieve 100% digital publication and supply from day one. You will coordinate and execute global publication plans, ensuring products are published on time, available in the right formats, and supported by high-quality, reliable data throughout their lifecycle. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As the Academic business continues to transition towards more standardised ways of working and increased automation through new third-party systems, this role is vital to ensuring product data is ready for migration and that lifecycle management remains robust throughout periods of change without impacting publication or availability. The role has a strong focus on data quality and process improvement, and you will need to balance business-as-usual delivery with involvement in transformation activity, supporting data cleansing, issue resolution and continuous improvement without impacting customers or publication schedules. As Operations Controller for Product Data and Publication you will be responsible for: • Managing the timely publication of Academic print and digital products, including suitability for supply and ensuring global availability of formats to support Academic business strategies, including digital first and zero inventory., • Ensuring the quality of Academic product data supplied to vendors and customers is accurate and standardised and contribute to maintaining the accuracy of data through regular analysis, problem solving discrepancies and implementing solutions to fix data errors quickly., • Proactively seek out data errors and discrepancies which prevent publication or limit availability, identifying the root causes and propose and implement solutions to resolve issues., • Cleansing historic data records for digital products to support future readiness of publication, licensing or distribution opportunities. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: • Propose, define and implement new workflows for non-print and non-standard publication processes and regularly review existing processes for continual improvements., • Establish and manage reports to monitor product availability and other KPIs as required., • Contribute to the maintenance of inventory processes including product withdrawals and resupplies. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You This is an ideal role for someone with experience of publishing operations in an Academic environment, and who enjoys working across complex systems and datasets, collaborating widely, solving problems proactively and using data to inform decisions. You will act as a trusted point of contact on publication and availability matters, helping to resolve complex data and supply issues while continuously improving visibility, reporting and processes. You will also be comfortable explaining complex information to a range of stakeholders and confident working in a fast-evolving digital supply chain environment. We promote an environment of continuous improvement, and you will be process oriented and able to show examples of where you have positively influenced and changed business or operational processes for the better. You will be adaptable and open to change, motivated by working in an environment where systems, processes and publication models continue to evolve. You actively seek to understand new tools, workflows and ways of working, and enjoy building your knowledge to improve accuracy, efficiency and outcomes. You will have demonstrable data analysis and reporting skills, a proactive mindset, and an interest in continuous improvement. If you are motivated by accuracy, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of academic publishing through strong operational delivery and data-led improvement, this role offers a chance to make a real and visible impact. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: • Experience of publishing in an operational context, particularly Academic book publishing., • Knowledge of digital book products and book data; in particular understanding and experience of ONIX metadata., • An aptitude to quickly learn and leverage processes in complex systems as the role involves working with customised and evolving platforms., • Working knowledge and/or application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies is desirable. For a detailed job description, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Group personal pension scheme, • Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary, • Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15th May. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from 20th May to 29th May. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: • First stage interview: in person or via MS Teams. You may be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview., • Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities

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