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This job can be based in Cambridge or Amsterdam, only apply once. We’re looking for a Research Applications & Data Services Officer to join our New Services Development team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys exploring emerging technologies, working hands-on with research communities, and translating complex research needs into practical, scalable solutions. You’ll be working at the intersection of research, data, and technology, helping shape next‑generation services across the European research and education community. The work is varied, technical, and collaborative, from early-stage exploration and prototyping through to supporting services that can scale across national and European infrastructures. This role suits someone curious, technically minded, and motivated by building services that have real impact across research and scientific communities. What You’ll Do Research Data & Technology Exploration You’ll explore emerging technologies and trends across research data, data science, and AI, identifying opportunities that can support future research services. You’ll contribute to horizon scanning, help assess how technologies apply across the research data lifecycle, and take part in early-stage activities such as proofs of concept, pilots, and technical evaluations. Service Design & Early Development You’ll contribute to the design and early development of new services. This includes translating research needs into technical requirements, supporting prototyping activities, and helping assess technical feasibility. You’ll work on services that span the full research data lifecycle, from acquisition and processing through to sharing and preservation. Research Community Engagement A key part of the role involves engaging with researchers, research communities, and national research and education networks (NRENs). You’ll work to understand complex data-driven workflows and ensure these needs are reflected in the services being designed and developed. Integration & Infrastructure Collaboration You’ll support the evaluation and integration of data platforms, analytics tools, repositories, and research computing environments. You’ll also contribute to understanding how services can operate within federated environments, including authentication and authorisation infrastructures (AAI), ensuring they are secure, interoperable, and scalable. Collaboration & Project Contribution You’ll work as part of a distributed, international team, contributing technical input to European projects focused on research data and AI-enabled infrastructures. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders to move ideas from concept through to implementation. About You You may be a good fit if you… • Have a technical background in areas such as networking, identity and access management, data management, cloud, or security, • Understand the research data lifecycle and the role of data services in modern research, • Have experience or exposure to research data infrastructures, research computing, or data‑intensive environments, • Can translate research or user needs into clear technical requirements, • Enjoy working collaboratively with distributed, international teams, • Are curious, proactive, and motivated to explore new technologies and ideas Desirable (but not essential) • Experience working with European or nationally funded research projects, • Familiarity with the research and education networking community (e.g. NRENs or federated infrastructures), • Understanding of authentication and authorisation infrastructures (AAI), • Interest or experience in AI-driven research or data services, • Exposure to service design, prototyping, or early-stage service development, • A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Data Science Application Process Applications close on Sunday, 14th June 2026, although we may close earlier if we receive sufficient interest. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team. Our selection process is designed to be transparent and respectful of your time, and includes: • An initial call with a recruiter (for longlisted candidates), • A 30‑minute interview with the hiring manager, • A final in‑person interview at our Cambridge office Why GÉANT? GÉANT is Europe’s leading collaboration on e-infrastructure and services for research and education. We connect over 50 million users across 10,000 institutions, enabling breakthroughs in science, education, and innovation. Working here means being part of something bigger. You’ll contribute to projects that have real-world impact, from climate research to space exploration. What We Offer • Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office), • 31 days holiday + public holidays, • Annual learning budget and conference support, • A mission-driven culture with real-world impact Want to know more about life at GÉANT? 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MIS & Data Manager Cambridge 1 year fixed term contract initially - likely to go permanent £33,966 to £40,012 (Actual Salary offered DOE) (Term time role + 8 weeks) + Pension + Additional Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Data or Systems professional with MIS experience looking for a role offering autonomy and the chance to play a key part in a major systems transformation, taking ownership of data and information systems within a highly regarded independent school. This organisation operates within the independent education sector and has an outstanding national reputation for academic excellence and pupil development. They are well-established, forward-thinking, and place a strong emphasis on innovation, quality of education, and staff development within a supportive working environment. This role is pivotal during a period of change, supporting the implementation of a new MIS while maintaining the current system. It is a standalone position, giving you the opportunity to take ownership, develop your expertise, and become the long-term systems lead. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage data integrity, system administration, reporting processes, and staff support, while working closely with external consultants and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will come from a Data, Systems or MIS-focused role, ideally within education or a similar environment, and will have experience working with databases or management information systems. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident supporting users with varying levels of technical ability. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical function, gain exposure to a full MIS implementation project, and develop into a key systems specialist within a prestigious educational setting. The Role: Information Systems & Data Officer, acting as system owner across legacy and new MIS platforms Responsible for day-to-day MIS administration, including user management, data accuracy and system configuration Support full academic reporting cycles, including markbooks, report templates and validation processes Maintain dashboards, assessment data and standardised testing records Provide first-line support to staff and liaise with external system providers Play a key role in MIS implementation, including testing, migration and configuration Oversee school portal and linked systems, ensuring smooth integration and performance Based onsite in Cambridge The Person: Experience in a Data, Systems or MIS role, ideally within education or a similar environment Experience working with databases or management information systems (e.g. iSAMS, 3Sys, Veracross or similar) Strong data accuracy, data management and organisational skills Confident supporting and communicating with a range of stakeholders Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data handling Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a standalone role * Based within a commutable distance of Cambridge and happy to work onsite Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

We are seeking an organised and customer-focused Assessment and Support Officer to join the Housing Advice Service at a local authority in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will assess applications to join the Housing Register under the Choice Based Lettings system, ensuring applications are processed accurately and in accordance with the Council's Lettings Policy. The role involves verifying and updating applications, supporting vulnerable households with assisted bidding, conducting housing register reviews, and providing a broad range of administrative support across the service. Responsibilities also include organising housing panels, maintaining databases and records, processing payments and invoices, and supporting homelessness prevention initiatives. You will need excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide high-quality customer service. Experience within housing, administration, customer service, or local government would be advantageous. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Housing Service Development Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Housing Service Development Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Housing Transformation, Housing Strategy, Service Improvement and Project Management roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing transformation professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us

Assistant Surveyor Hybrid ( Property Inspections & Asset Mgmt) Location: Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire Salary: £31,050 per annum + excellent benefits Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (MonFri, 9 am5 pm) flexibility required *Hybrid ( 1 or 2 days in HQ in Papworth Everard, the rest travelling across Eastern counties to charity estates - across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk) Join a Leading Disability Charity As a leading disability charity dedicated to creating a world where disabled people are seen for who they are. We provide housing, care, and employment support to over 17,000 people annually. We are looking for an Assistant Surveyor to help deliver a professional surveying service that supports our Asset Management Strategy ( you must be able to travel to meetings, training and locations as required to effectively deliver the role ). In this role, you will ensure our homes and buildings remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. You will learn and develop technical expertise to contribute directly to high-quality housing services, customer safety, and the long-term sustainability of our property portfolio. What does this involve? Working in a hybrid capacity, you will play a key role in ensuring our customersmany of whom have additional needsreceive a responsive, accessible, and safe service. Technical Expertise: Providing technical advice to colleagues, tenants, and contractors. Surveying: Carrying out stock condition, maintenance, damp and mould, and measuring surveys. Problem Solving: Diagnosing defects, recommending solutions, and producing specifications and tender documents. Project Support: Completing inspections, supporting major works, and reviewing invoices/certification. Compliance: Ensuring housing and building safety compliance, securing required permissions, and working with partners like insurers, fire officers, and care providers. Innovation: Contributing to policy reviews, service improvements, and data analysis. Responsibility: Following safeguarding and H&S procedures, and taking part in the out-of-hours Duty Officer rota. Who are we looking for? We are happy to consider people who have the potential to develop their skills to meet the full person specification. We want to hear from you if you: Understand (and are keen to learn more about) housing maintenance, construction, building regulations, CDM, and Health & Safety. Have experience in site inspections, contract administration, or compliance areas (e.g., asbestos, fire, legionella). Possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Can work collaboratively to manage a busy workload in a changing environment. Are proficient in IT (Excel, Word, Outlook) and housing systems. Have a proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to high standards and an understanding of tenant needs in supported living environments. What youll get in return We value our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and career: Time Off: 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) plus an annual leave purchase scheme. Security: Occupational sick pay (6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay post-probation). Health: Health cashback plan (dental/optical) and mental health/wellbeing support apps. Pension: Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contributions and salary exchange options. Rewards: Values in Practice voucher scheme and tax-saving incentives like Cycle to Work. Voice: Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups. Growth: Access to ongoing training, learning, and development, including formal qualifications. Apply Today As a Disability Confident Leader , we don't just advocate for accessibility; we live it. Help us build a more inclusive future where every home is a foundation for independence. TPBN1_UKTJ