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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Director for a 6-month assignment working with a leading institution conducting world-leading research and development across all aspects of the telecoms ecosystem. This senior role will lead operational delivery to maximise the impact of research and innovation across the UK sector. The Operations Director will align strategy with execution, overseeing Marketing, Standards, Training and Commercialisation to ensure cohesive performance. The role also leads the IP pipeline, driving the identification, protection, and advancement of innovations toward commercial and societal benefit. You will be accountable for performance, risk management, governance, and financial sustainability, while delivering key strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, credible leader with strong strategic insight, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted relationships in complex environments. This is a full-time position to start as soon as possible until 30th September 2026. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the federation’s operational strategy in alignment with its mission, • Provide leadership and oversight of core functional areas through their respective directors, • Translate strategic objectives into clear operational plans and deliverables, • Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and risk management, • Engage with senior stakeholders across industry, government, and academia to deliver the federation’s mission, • Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international partners, • Ensure appropriate recruitment, development, and leadership of staff to support strategic delivery, • Oversee financial performance and ensure investment decisions support long-term sustainability, • Lead the development and progression of the IP Pipeline, • Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience, • Significant senior leadership experience within academia, industry, or a major organisation, • Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and partnership development, • Experience leading complex programmes or high-impact research initiatives, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external partners, • Advanced analytical and operational planning skills, • Strong technical systems awareness, including design and integration, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across sectors, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Knowledge of telecommunications innovation, technology transfer, and early-stage R&D, • Experience managing intellectual property and assessing commercial value, • Familiarity with tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar, • Experience working across industry, government, and academic environments To review a full job description or to discuss the role in more detail please send a copy of your CV in MS Word.

LHH recruitment solutions have an excellent opportunity with an ambitious full service, top 50 UK law firm, operating in East Anglia, London and the surrounding areas. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years. Looking for a Commercial Property lawyer who has gained 6+ years (10+ years for a Legal Director role) post-qualification experience to join our successful and growing Commercial Property team in Cambridge. You will join a highly successful, leading commercial property department. One of the best regarded and largest dedicated property teams within any firm outside of London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the full range of Commercial Property deals, both locally and nationally, including strategic land promotion, residential and commercial development, investment sales and purchases, leasing and asset management (acting for both landlords and tenants), real estate finance, clean energy and general advisory work. You should have good experience in a number of the following areas and also in supervising team members: • Large-scale property due diligence projects, • Conditional and unconditional sales and purchases, including overage arrangements, • Portfolio sales and purchases, • Sale and leaseback deals, • Commercial landlord and tenant, • Commercial and residential property development, including site assembly, • Promotion, option and hybrid agreements, • Consortium / collaboration agreements, • Providing property support to corporate / finance transactions Please apply for the position to be considered further or for any information contact Mo at LHH Recruitment Solutions.

One of the UK's largest independent Property Consultancies is actively recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in Cambridge. THE COMPANY My client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some Cambridge's highest profile developments. Projects can range from Public to Private sector to suit the candidate’s preference. Individual projects include working on high profile Residential developments, Commercial fit out (Cat A) and large Hotels for blue chip clients. Values can range from £5 million to multi billion size projects. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit a number of individuals at Senior Quantity Surveyor level to get involved in taking full responsibility of projects from inception to completion. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to take full client ownership and work on projects across a range of sectors. Value of projects can range from £1 - £500 million. At Senior level the successful candidate will also be given the opportunity to get involved in business and client development and represent the company at various networking events and meetings. THE CANDIDATE The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor must: Have a degree in Quantity Surveying and ideally be a full member of the RICS Have experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on the Consultancy / PQS side Have experience working on projects within Property / Building Have experience of managing projects up to the value of £20 million Have good communication and client facing skills WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Opportunity to work on some of Cambridge's most high-profile projects They are actively looking to recruit a number of people which projects career opportunities to and Director level Market leading Consultancy with a great reputation in the market Fantastic company culture and senior management INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Houlihan on (phone number removed) for more information

Bathroom Installation Manager Cambridge Up to £50k Depending on experience + Car Allowance + Bonus Elliott Recruitment are pleased to represent a national organisation with an excellent opportunity for a Bathroom Installation Manager to cover Cambridge and the surrounding areas. My client, a national organisation and a market leader in their field have a new opportunity for a Bathroom Installation Manager based in Cabmbridge or the surrounding area to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Installations, key duties will include: • Conducting a technical survey within the customers property to enable right first-time installation., • Oversee installation teams throughout the install., • Conduct regular site visits to quality check and resolve any site-based issues., • Manage remedial works and warranty issues. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in an Installation Manager role as well as knowledge of the plumbing industry and wider building trade. Customer service driven you will be able to communicate well with customers, installers and head office-based staff to resolve issues as they arise. Experience of CAD and / or Salesforce would be advantageous but is not essential. My client is offering a competitive base salary of up to £50k, plus £4800 car allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits including laptop, phone and extra leave for your birthday. If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply online ASAP as immediate interviews are available

Bathroom Installation Manager Cambridge Up to £50k Depending on experience + Car Allowance + Bonus Elliott Recruitment are pleased to represent a national organisation with an excellent opportunity for a Bathroom Installation Manager to cover Cambridge and the surrounding areas. My client, a national organisation and a market leader in their field have a new opportunity for a Bathroom Installation Manager based in Cabmbridge or the surrounding area to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Installations, key duties will include: Conducting a technical survey within the customers property to enable right first-time installation. Oversee installation teams throughout the install. Conduct regular site visits to quality check and resolve any site-based issues. Manage remedial works and warranty issues. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in an Installation Manager role as well as knowledge of the plumbing industry and wider building trade. Customer service driven you will be able to communicate well with customers, installers and head office-based staff to resolve issues as they arise. Experience of CAD and / or Salesforce would be advantageous but is not essential. My client is offering a competitive base salary of up to £50k, plus £4800 car allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits including laptop, phone and extra leave for your birthday. If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply online ASAP as immediate interviews are available. TPBN1_UKTJ

One of the UK’s largest independent Property Consultancies is actively recruiting Quantity Surveyors at all levels, from Assistant through to Senior, to be based in Cambridge. THE COMPANY My client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a strong network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They have an excellent reputation in the market and are working on some of the East of England’s most high‑profile developments. Projects range across both Public and Private sectors to suit the candidate’s preference. Individual projects include major Healthcare scehems, high‑profile Residential developments, Commercial fit‑out (Cat A) schemes, and large Hotels for blue‑chip clients. Project values can range from £5 million to multi‑billion‑pound developments. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit a number of individuals at Quantity Surveyor level, from Assistant through to Senior, to work on projects from inception through to completion, with responsibilities aligned to experience. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to take full client ownership and work on projects across a wide range of sectors. Project values typically range from £1 million to £500 million. At more senior levels, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to become involved in business development and client management, representing the company at networking events and client meetings across the East of England. THE CANDIDATE The successful Quantity Surveyor will ideally have: Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying (or be working towards one) and ideally be working towards or already a member of the RICS Have experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on the Consultancy / PQS side Have experience delivering projects within Property / Building sectors Experience managing projects appropriate to level, from smaller packages through to projects up to £20 million in value Possess strong communication skills and be confident in client‑facing roles WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Opportunity to work on some of the Midlands’ most high‑profile projects Clear career progression with a pathway to Associate and Director level Market‑leading Consultancy with an outstanding industry reputation Excellent company culture with supportive and experienced senior management INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Chappell on (phone number removed) for more information

Health and Safety Manager Location: Cambridge (with some wider Southeast travel) Salary: up to £50,000 plus Car Allowance Irwin and Colton have been with one of the UK leading commercial and residential Real Estate organisations to recruit a new Health and Safety Manager. The organisation has specialties across the entire lifecycle, from real estate planning and development, through to valuations and management, focusing on pivotal industries, such as technology and research facilities and urban regeneration projects, managing over £5b worth of total portfolio assets. This role will be part of their property management team across their property portfolio within Cambridge and the Southeast, reporting to the Director of H&S. Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager will include: Working with the health and safety team and other key stakeholders to ensure a culture of best practice health and safety across the property portfolio Both managing external contractors and undertaking a regular audit schedule to ensure consistency in health and safety performance and identifying opportunities for improvements Day-to-day support on health and safety including investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions to drive performance improvements Supporting the wider team in the development and delivery of the strategy, identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the health and safety function internally and externallyThe successful Health and Safety Manager will have: Proven experience in a similar multi-site role within property or facilities management is ideal Experience in influencing, engaging, and coaching across different organisational levels Hold a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) with relevant IOSH membership A current understanding of associated risks and legislation within a property portfolio Happy to be Cambridge-based (hybrid working)This is an excellent opportunity to join an established property company with a long history and strong presence in the world of real estate. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Matthew Cathcart on +44(0) (phone number removed) or apply here. Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you

Associate / Director of Project Management – Aerospace, Defence & Advanced Manufacturing Location: Cambridge (with regional site travel) Cambridge and the wider East of England remain a vital hub for the UK’s aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and defence industries. With historic ties to aviation and a rapidly growing footprint in modern defence tech and secure infrastructure, the region has a continuous pipeline of highly complex, heavily regulated development projects. I am working confidentially with a highly regarded, premier property consultancy in Cambridge to find an Associate or Partner-level Project Manager to lead their delivery across these highly specialised sectors. This is a senior, strategic appointment. You will be stepping into a top-tier project management team that oversees development and construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring maximum client satisfaction. Operating at Associate or Partner level, you will provide expert professional advice and act strictly in the best interests of your clients. This position focuses heavily on the aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Your responsibilities will include: Advising clients on project viability, design solutions, consultant selection, and tendering. Managing complex site logistics and embedding them into the design phase for projects in live, occupied environments. Developing project execution plans, client briefs, and defining project scopes. Driving business development by cultivating an internal and external professional network, generating opportunities within Project Management and cross-selling to other departments. Managing the commercial aspects of projects, including fee agreements, invoicing processes, and contract administration. Leading project management meetings and acting as the firm's representative at client events. Because of the nature of the clients involved, this role requires a specific technical background and security profile. You must be MRICS or hold an equivalent qualification from a chartered industry body. You must possess an accredited degree in project management, building surveying, construction management, or architecture. You will have a proven track record of delivering projects within security-sensitive environments, such as the MoD, MoJ, or the private defence sector. You must have the ability to hold high-level security clearance with experience managing multiple overlapping projects and proficiency in Microsoft Project. A full UK driving licence is essential for travel to secure client sites that are off the public transport network. Candidates with an accredited NEC Project Manager qualification (or significant NEC experience) and an existing network within the aerospace, defence, or manufacturing sectors will be given priority. Why Apply Through Me? I am a fiercely independent recruitment specialist who has been working exclusively within the Cambridge and East of England built environment market for over 25 years. I don’t just pass on CVs; I build careers. I have placed professionals with this firm for years and know their senior leadership team personally, I can offer you total confidentiality and a granular level of detail that you won't find on a standard job board. Our advantage will give you: A transparent overview of the consultancy’s culture and internal structure. Specific details on the project pipeline and the specific MoD/Defence clients you will be working with. Insight into the commercial expectations, and realistic progression pathways. If you are an experienced Project Manager operating at this senior level and want to explore this confidentially, please get in touch with me directly