Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
UAT Technician Are you passionate about quality and driven by the satisfaction of getting systems right before they reach users? Join us as a UAT Technician and play a key role in delivering high-quality digital products that support learners, educators and institutions around the world. 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 UAT Manager, you will be part of a team responsible for carrying out the UAT for applications developed across many of the organisation's initiatives, which include computer-based testing, e-learning and web-based stakeholder support systems. This will involve the detailed preparation and execution of test cases for the various applications across different environments, the logging of defects and reporting to project stakeholders on testing progress. As a User Acceptance Testing Technician, you will also be required to liaise with project managers and developers to ensure that defects are categorised, prioritised and resolved within agreed timescales. 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 bring a strong understanding of structured test methods and processes, with proven experience applying formal methodologies such as V-Model, Agile, and Waterfall in practice. You are technically confident, with a solid grounding in IT and the ability to work effectively within an MS Windows environment. Your knowledge extends to database and website technologies, enabling you to approach challenges with a well-rounded technical perspective. You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, where you can contribute positively under pressure. Alongside your technical expertise, you demonstrate a strong customer-focused mindset, ensuring quality and service remain at the forefront of your work. With excellent attention to detail and a proactive, enthusiastic approach, you take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes. 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 in using JIRA, Qtest or similar test management software Formal software testing or computing-related qualification, along with previous work experience in an IT support or software testing environment. 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. Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12-months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. 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 June. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on week commencing 29th June . If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: One stage virtual interview via MS Teams. 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.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
UAT Technician Are you passionate about quality and driven by the satisfaction of getting systems right before they reach users? Join us as a UAT Technician and play a key role in delivering high-quality digital products that support learners, educators and institutions around the world. 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 UAT Manager, you will be part of a team responsible for carrying out the UAT for applications developed across many of the organisation's initiatives, which include computer-based testing, e-learning and web-based stakeholder support systems. This will involve the detailed preparation and execution of test cases for the various applications across different environments, the logging of defects and reporting to project stakeholders on testing progress. As a User Acceptance Testing Technician, you will also be required to liaise with project managers and developers to ensure that defects are categorised, prioritised and resolved within agreed timescales. 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 bring a strong understanding of structured test methods and processes, with proven experience applying formal methodologies such as V-Model, Agile, and Waterfall in practice. You are technically confident, with a solid grounding in IT and the ability to work effectively within an MS Windows environment. Your knowledge extends to database and website technologies, enabling you to approach challenges with a well-rounded technical perspective. You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, where you can contribute positively under pressure. Alongside your technical expertise, you demonstrate a strong customer-focused mindset, ensuring quality and service remain at the forefront of your work. With excellent attention to detail and a proactive, enthusiastic approach, you take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes. 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 in using JIRA, Qtest or similar test management software Formal software testing or computing-related qualification, along with previous work experience in an IT support or software testing environment. 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. Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12-months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. 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 June. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on week commencing 29th June . If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: One stage virtual interview via MS Teams. 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.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Learning & Assessment Inside Sales Consultant UKI Salary: £29,700 - £38,550 per annum Location: Cambridge, Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week We are seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused sales professional to join our English Sales team. In this role, you will help expand the reach of our English language learning and assessment solutions across the UK and Ireland, partnering with educational institutions and key stakeholders to support learner success and deliver against agreed targets. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for a tenacious individual, passionate about education, consultative sales, and making a meaningful impact through world-class learning and assessment products. About the role As a Learning and Assessment Inside Sales Consultant, you will play a key role in driving profitability growth and strengthening Cambridge's presence across your region, working as part of a high-performing and collaborative sales team, you will develop both existing and new business opportunities by delivering consultative learning and assessment solutions tailored to the needs of educational partners and customers. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the country strategic plan, contributing to ambitious targets across our English learning and assessment portfolio. Through proactive relationship management and market engagement, you will help expand the reach and impact of Cambridge English products and services. We are looking for a commercially driven and customer focused Inside Sales Consultant to join our growing English business development team. This role offers a flexible hybrid working approach and is ideal for a commercially focused and relationship-driven individual who is confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and motivated by delivering measurable results in a challenging environment. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Deliver product support, onboarding, and training sessions to partners and customers to maximise engagement and commercial success across the Cambridge English portfolio. Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and strategic market development. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM records, pipeline reporting, and customer activity updates in line with internal processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including marketing, customer support, and regional stakeholders to support strategic objectives and customer success. Represent Cambridge University Press & Assessment professionally at events, partner engagements, and industry activities where required. Ensure full adherence to company ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards while promoting ethical business practices across the market. Proactively identify operational improvements and share market insights to support continuous business growth and customer experience enhancement. 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 bring proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within the education or learning sector, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed commercial targets and drive revenue growth. You are confident in using a consultative approach to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. You have up-to-date knowledge of the UK and Ireland education market, alongside experience of working with CRM systems to manage pipelines and forecasts accurately. You are an excellent communicator, with a high level of proficiency in English (C2 level). 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: Background in English language teaching, assessment, or education publishing. Familiarity with Cambridge learning and assessment products. Experience delivering product training, onboarding, or partner support. Ability to analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities. Experience working in a fast-paced, international or matrix organisation. 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. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. 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 14th June. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 15th June. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: One stage virtual interview via MS Teams. Final 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. 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. Learning & Assessment Inside Sales Consultant UKI - Apply now.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Learning & Assessment Inside Sales Consultant UKI Salary: £29,700 - £38,550 per annum Location: Cambridge, Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week We are seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused sales professional to join our English Sales team. In this role, you will help expand the reach of our English language learning and assessment solutions across the UK and Ireland, partnering with educational institutions and key stakeholders to support learner success and deliver against agreed targets. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for a tenacious individual, passionate about education, consultative sales, and making a meaningful impact through world-class learning and assessment products. About the role As a Learning and Assessment Inside Sales Consultant, you will play a key role in driving profitability growth and strengthening Cambridge's presence across your region, working as part of a high-performing and collaborative sales team, you will develop both existing and new business opportunities by delivering consultative learning and assessment solutions tailored to the needs of educational partners and customers. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the country strategic plan, contributing to ambitious targets across our English learning and assessment portfolio. Through proactive relationship management and market engagement, you will help expand the reach and impact of Cambridge English products and services. We are looking for a commercially driven and customer focused Inside Sales Consultant to join our growing English business development team. This role offers a flexible hybrid working approach and is ideal for a commercially focused and relationship-driven individual who is confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and motivated by delivering measurable results in a challenging environment. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Deliver product support, onboarding, and training sessions to partners and customers to maximise engagement and commercial success across the Cambridge English portfolio. Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and strategic market development. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM records, pipeline reporting, and customer activity updates in line with internal processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including marketing, customer support, and regional stakeholders to support strategic objectives and customer success. Represent Cambridge University Press & Assessment professionally at events, partner engagements, and industry activities where required. Ensure full adherence to company ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards while promoting ethical business practices across the market. Proactively identify operational improvements and share market insights to support continuous business growth and customer experience enhancement. 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 bring proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within the education or learning sector, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed commercial targets and drive revenue growth. You are confident in using a consultative approach to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. You have up-to-date knowledge of the UK and Ireland education market, alongside experience of working with CRM systems to manage pipelines and forecasts accurately. You are an excellent communicator, with a high level of proficiency in English (C2 level). 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: Background in English language teaching, assessment, or education publishing. Familiarity with Cambridge learning and assessment products. Experience delivering product training, onboarding, or partner support. Ability to analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities. Experience working in a fast-paced, international or matrix organisation. 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. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. 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 14th June. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 15th June. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: One stage virtual interview via MS Teams. Final 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. 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. Learning & Assessment Inside Sales Consultant UKI - Apply now.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Tech Lead Salary: 49,000 - 65,500 Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) The Tech Lead at Cambridge University Press and Assessment plays a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and strategic execution within a multi-stakeholder environment. By providing technical leadership across the full technology stack, the Tech Lead, in collaboration with the architecture team ensures systems are designed for maintainability, extensibility, and long-term success. 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 Tech Lead Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to provide strategic technical leadership across our modernisation programme. In this role, you will design and deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient applications that align with business goals while ensuring systems are built for long-term maintainability and adaptability. You will balance rapid delivery with architectural vision, driving innovation, automation, and performance improvements across the technology stack. As a key leader, you will shape our cloud-native architecture, guide best practices, and mentor engineering teams to raise standards of quality, security, and resilience. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business outcomes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. This is a pivotal opportunity to architect solutions that support the organisation's growth and transformation. From migrating core systems to the cloud and optimising CI/CD pipelines, to embedding security and scalability into every design decision, you'll play a critical role in evolving our platforms. You'll also help modernise legacy systems, explore emerging technologies, and ensure our platforms can meet the demands of the future. If you are passionate about building resilient, future-ready systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. About You You are a seasoned technical leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on expertise. You thrive in complex environments, ensuring architectural consistency, high-quality engineering, and alignment across global delivery teams. With a deep understanding of cloud-native systems, microservices, and modern delivery practices, you drive scalable solutions that meet business objectives while enabling teams to excel. You're also a strong mentor and collaborator, passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering innovation. Proven ability to define and enforce technical best practices across multi-team environments. Expertise in designing resilient, high-performance solutions and partnering with architects and Technical Leads to ensure scalability and maintainability. Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud deployments, and integration patterns to guide technology choices that support long-term objectives. Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP with expertise in leveraging cloud-native services for compute, storage, and databases. Skilled at working with Delivery Leads, Product Owners, and Managers to ensure technical initiatives align with delivery milestones and business needs. Ability to refine technical requirements for clarity, efficiency, and execution. Experience supporting both onshore and offshore development teams, driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, and seamless integration. Leadership in code reviews, continuous improvement, and best practice adoption to maintain high engineering standards. Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment strategies to optimise delivery efficiency and reliability. Knowledge of security frameworks and governance standards, ensuring robust and compliant solutions. Skilled in identifying and resolving bottlenecks, dependencies, and blockers impacting delivery timelines. Proficient in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising performance for resilient, stable systems. Experience collaborating with Delivery Managers to proactively manage risks around scalability, security, and technical debt. Experienced in mentoring and leading teams, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively bridging technical teams, delivery stakeholders, and partner organisations. Proven track record in recruitment, training, and upskilling, building high-performing teams for long-term success. 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 We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for this vacancy. We look forward to hearing from you. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 3rd October. Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6th October. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Tech Lead
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Tech Lead Salary: 49,000 - 65,500 Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) The Tech Lead at Cambridge University Press and Assessment plays a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and strategic execution within a multi-stakeholder environment. By providing technical leadership across the full technology stack, the Tech Lead, in collaboration with the architecture team ensures systems are designed for maintainability, extensibility, and long-term success. 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 Tech Lead Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to provide strategic technical leadership across our modernisation programme. In this role, you will design and deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient applications that align with business goals while ensuring systems are built for long-term maintainability and adaptability. You will balance rapid delivery with architectural vision, driving innovation, automation, and performance improvements across the technology stack. As a key leader, you will shape our cloud-native architecture, guide best practices, and mentor engineering teams to raise standards of quality, security, and resilience. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business outcomes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. This is a pivotal opportunity to architect solutions that support the organisation's growth and transformation. From migrating core systems to the cloud and optimising CI/CD pipelines, to embedding security and scalability into every design decision, you'll play a critical role in evolving our platforms. You'll also help modernise legacy systems, explore emerging technologies, and ensure our platforms can meet the demands of the future. If you are passionate about building resilient, future-ready systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. About You You are a seasoned technical leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on expertise. You thrive in complex environments, ensuring architectural consistency, high-quality engineering, and alignment across global delivery teams. With a deep understanding of cloud-native systems, microservices, and modern delivery practices, you drive scalable solutions that meet business objectives while enabling teams to excel. You're also a strong mentor and collaborator, passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering innovation. Proven ability to define and enforce technical best practices across multi-team environments. Expertise in designing resilient, high-performance solutions and partnering with architects and Technical Leads to ensure scalability and maintainability. Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud deployments, and integration patterns to guide technology choices that support long-term objectives. Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP with expertise in leveraging cloud-native services for compute, storage, and databases. Skilled at working with Delivery Leads, Product Owners, and Managers to ensure technical initiatives align with delivery milestones and business needs. Ability to refine technical requirements for clarity, efficiency, and execution. Experience supporting both onshore and offshore development teams, driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, and seamless integration. Leadership in code reviews, continuous improvement, and best practice adoption to maintain high engineering standards. Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment strategies to optimise delivery efficiency and reliability. Knowledge of security frameworks and governance standards, ensuring robust and compliant solutions. Skilled in identifying and resolving bottlenecks, dependencies, and blockers impacting delivery timelines. Proficient in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising performance for resilient, stable systems. Experience collaborating with Delivery Managers to proactively manage risks around scalability, security, and technical debt. Experienced in mentoring and leading teams, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively bridging technical teams, delivery stakeholders, and partner organisations. Proven track record in recruitment, training, and upskilling, building high-performing teams for long-term success. 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 We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for this vacancy. We look forward to hearing from you. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 3rd October. Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6th October. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Tech Lead
