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Recruitment Resourcer Altrincham - Hybrid (Office attendance Wednesday & Thursday) About us At Experis, we pride ourselves on being the leading premium brand in IT Recruitment in the UK. Our Strategic Accounts team is integral to our success. With world-class training in advanced techniques, you'll be become a highly skilled professional, equipped to work with some of the world's most prestigious brands. Why work with us? Whilst working as a Researcher, enjoy these perks: Fantastic route into recruitment 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday Hybrid working - office and home; early/late starts and finishes to suit you No sales OR cold calling Highflyers quarterly lunch and drinks for our high achiever's hosted by your Manager or Director Employee recognition local rewards for employees 'going the extra mile'. Rewards include duvet days, early finishes, extended lunches Plus many other flexible and additional benefits Job description As a Resourcer, you will have the following responsibilities: Deliver shortlists for recruitment projects across, junior, senior and executive level hiring activities Research businesses within your specialism and potential strategic recruitment target lists Develop and manage live talent pools enabling the business to deliver against "difficult to fill" opportunities across the key account function Support the Resource function in driving workforce planning activities to minimise time to hire Perform in-depth candidate sourcing support across various channels, e.g. LinkedIn, Job boards and databases, and provide target lists gained from networking activity Develop strong relationships with Resourcing teams to support applicant delivery using standard and advanced methods Further the development of alternative sourcing methods across the business Ensuring a high level of data quality and accuracy whilst using our CRM systems Required experience Strong communication skills both written and verbal Computer literacy, preferably excel skills Comfortable with repetitive tasks when needed Drive to earn commission and progress in recruitment How to apply If you're an ambitious, driven, and an adaptable person, we look forward to hearing from you. Our Standards At ManpowerGroup, we believe that success is built on a foundation of accountability and commitment to our standards at every level. These standards are not just guidelines; they are integral to our culture and are embraced by everyone, from entry-level employees to senior leadership. To be successful, each of us must be accountable for delivering on these standards. They are designed to support performance, development, and career progression, ensuring that we all have a clear understanding of what success looks like at each level of our organisation. We all lead ourselves and others-our teams, our clients, and our stakeholders. By living our standards, we create a cohesive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themselves and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best. Care: Leads themselves and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themselves and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others. Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity. Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data. Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools. Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery. Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality. Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate. Essential criteria Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems. Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices. Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration. Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support. Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement. Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement. Desirable criteria Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages. Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling. Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development. Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments. Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure. Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings. Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

About RUSI The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), based in London, Brussels and Nairobi, is the UK s leading independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research in defence and security. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today s complex challenges About the role As a Programme Manager Networks and Engagement for the Cyber and Tech research group, you will be project managing and coordinating events for the Cyber Effects Network . You will also support the management of other projects and events, as well as coordinating the team s external communications (e.g. newsletters and social media). More broadly, you will develop the Cyber and Tech research group s ability to engage with the cyber and tech community across governments, industry and civil society. This professional administrative role plays a critical part in supporting both programme delivery and the team s research staff and leadership. Whilst an interest in our area of research is a plus, this role does not itself involve research or policy analysis and is not intended to be a pathway into those positions. Candidates should therefore be motivated by programme coordination, event organisation and operational delivery and excellence. Key tasks Events and workshops In collaboration with the Cyber Effects Network lead and other research project leads, support the organisation and delivery of workshops, roundtables and events. Coordinating with the RUSI events and Communications and Marketing teams Managing invitations and participant lists Coordinating with speakers and participants Preparing agendas and other event documentation Supporting event administration and follow-up Identifying potential opportunities and themes for community (non-project related) events Project management Support the management of the Cyber Effects Network and other research projects. Where appropriate, lead on financial and grant management on specific programme areas Produce and maintain accurate project documentation Coordinating with programme delivery partners, where applicable Supporting post-project and post-event documentation and reporting Ad-hoc administrative duties to support the Cyber and Team research group. Communications Support the Cyber and Tech team s external outreach and engagement activities Coordinating preparation of a regular RUSI Cyber and Tech newsletter Coordinating newsletter to the Cyber Effects Network mailing list Coordinating with the RUSI communications team and Cyber and Tech researchers to draft and schedule social media posts Map networks and stakeholders across themes and areas of interest Promoting Cyber and Tech events, publications and other public outputs on social media Business Development Support the Senior Programme Manager and Cyber and Tech researchers with business development. Support on the management and development of bids across the Cyber and Tech team Support, with an avenue to develop and own partnerships with the funder landscape as identified by Cyber and Tech researchers Support wider team business development activities by researching potential partners The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role. Person specification The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable multi-tasking and managing multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role is particularly suited to candidates seeking opportunities in programme administration, including event management within policy organisations. Skills and experience Strong organisational, administrative skills and attention to detail. Experience coordinating public and private events Ability to work independently, supporting multiple team members, and effectively prioritising and managing workload across competing requests Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Excellent written English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to present complex information. Familiarity with newsletter and social media platforms Experience in organising large scale events (e.g. conferences) Experience in project/ programme management ideally gained in research setting Project management qualification/ certification gained from an accredited body Working knowledge and application of project management methodologies and frameworks Working knowledge and management of budgets including reporting and audit management Some knowledge about cyber security, emerging technologies or national security issues. Our expectations We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI s Vision and Values and Equal Opportunities Statement. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Benefits 25 days annual leave (rising with service) Additional days off during Christmas - RUSI Christmas closure days Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Season ticket loan Free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library Trained Mental Health First Aiders Enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Depending on length of service Application Process To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions to submit: Your CV. Cover Letter, no longer than 1 page, explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience. The closing date for applications is 10th May 2026 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Equal Opportunity and Values At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce. We re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. 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Executive Director - EACTS EACTS, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, is seeking an Executive Director to join its Windsor-based headquarters at a pivotal moment in its evolution. EACTS, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, is seeking an Executive Director to join its Windsor-based headquarters at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As a world leader in advancing education and quality standards in cardiac, thoracic, and aortic surgery, EACTS offers you the opportunity to shape the future of global healthcare by leading a highly respected international organisation. With over 4,000 members worldwide and a reputation for delivering outstanding educational events, scientific publications, and quality improvement initiatives, EACTS is committed to improving patient outcomes on a global scale. This role provides the chance to work alongside an expert Board of Trustees and a dedicated executive team, driving operational excellence and supporting strategic growth. Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements are available to ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in healthcare through collaborative leadership and operational expertise, this is your opportunity to play a key part in EACTS's next chapter. Join a globally recognised charity at the forefront of cardio-thoracic surgical education, research, and quality improvement with an extensive international network of members and partners. Lead a talented executive team in Windsor while collaborating closely with an expert Board of Trustees, shaping operational delivery and supporting the implementation of an ambitious five-year strategic plan. Benefit from flexible working opportunities and support for relocation, as well as the chance to represent EACTS on the international stage and drive meaningful change in patient care worldwide. About the role: As Executive Director at EACTS you will be entrusted with overseeing all aspects of daily operations at one of Europe's most influential medical associations. Your role will involve guiding an experienced team through complex projects ranging from large-scale international conferences to innovative educational programmes. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders-including the Secretary General-and provide essential support for strategic planning while ensuring that governance standards remain exemplary. By building strong relationships with internal teams as well as external partners around the globe you will help expand EACTS's reach and impact. Your ability to inspire others will be crucial as you lead efforts to deliver high-profile events like the 40th anniversary Annual Meeting in Barcelona. Success in this position means not only maintaining but enhancing EACTS's reputation for excellence through effective resource management, stakeholder engagement, process optimisation, and fostering an inclusive workplace where every member feels valued. Provide day-to-day operational leadership for EACTS's executive team based in Windsor, ensuring smooth management across all areas including education, events, publications, membership services, and quality improvement initiatives. Support the Secretary General and Council in developing and implementing strategic objectives that align with EACTS's mission to advance cardio-thoracic surgery globally. Oversee robust governance processes by reviewing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with charity law, company law, and best practice guidelines. Represent EACTS at the highest levels with international organisations, sponsors, industry partners, philanthropists, and other key stakeholders to foster new collaborations and strengthen existing relationships. Manage financial operations including budgeting, investment policy oversight, risk management processes, and reporting to the Board of Trustees to ensure sustainable growth. Recruit, motivate, develop, and manage staff within an inclusive framework that supports professional development while upholding equal opportunities legislation. Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies in business models across all operational activities such as educational courses, fellowships, outreach programmes, innovation hubs, events management, publications, membership growth strategies, and data-driven quality improvement projects. Act as a trusted advisor to the Secretary General and Council on operational matters while providing proactive support for decision-making at board level. Lead preparations for major events such as the landmark 2026 Annual Meeting in Barcelona by coordinating cross-functional teams towards shared objectives. Champion EACTS's values by nurturing a positive organisational culture that prioritises collaboration among staff members as well as volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Key success criteria: To excel as Executive Director at EACTS you will bring substantial experience leading complex organisations-ideally within charitable or non-profit settings-where your focus has been on operational excellence governance financial stewardship. Your background should include hands-on involvement with boards, trustees and directors where you have supported their work through sound advice diligent execution organisational acumen. You will possess finely tuned interpersonal skills allowing you to connect empathise and communicate persuasively across diverse audiences both internally and externally. A collaborative approach is essential: your ability to nurture talent, foster teamwork and create supportive environments will underpin your success driving joint objectives forward. International exposure especially within European contexts adds further value given EACTS's global remit. Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles within charities or complex organisations where you have successfully managed change initiatives that improved performance or efficiency. Comprehensive understanding of charity governance frameworks including compliance with relevant legal requirements (charity law/company law) as well as best practice standards. Proven ability to oversee financial management functions Track record of motivating, managing and developing multidisciplinary teams within inclusive environments that encourage professional growth Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust influence stakeholders at all levels-from board members and senior volunteers through to external partners across different cultures geographies. Experience working internationally particularly within EU contexts; familiarity with healthcare or medical sectors would be advantageous but not essential. Excellent written spoken English communication abilities combined with high integrity What sets this company apart: EACTS stands out as a truly global force for good in healthcare- uniting surgeons, allied health professionals, researchers and educators from over 4 000 members across continents under one mission: advancing cardio-thoracic surgery for better patient outcomes everywhere. The Association is renowned not only for its flagship annual meeting-the largest gathering of its kind-but also for its commitment to ongoing education mentorship, humanitarian outreach and innovation. Compensation A competitive compensation package is available, and will be discussed on application What's next: If you are inspired by this unique opportunity to shape global healthcare through collaborative operational leadership we encourage you to take the next step towards joining EACTS' exceptional team. This role is being managed by Robert Walters. To discuss the role, please get in touch with: Howard Green Business Director (url removed) (phone number removed) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

We are welcoming applications for policy internships to take place in 2026/27. Our policy internship scheme is open to all UK-based PhD students who have access to funding via their PhD programme to undertake an internship. MRC-funded applicants should apply via our specific AMS/MRC internship scheme. Our policy internship is designed to give students first hand experience of the medical science policy environment, to gain insights into how research can impact on policy, and to build valuable networks with the UK's most eminent medical scientists and key science and health stakeholders. You can read more about what our previous policy interns have worked on and gone on to do in our case study booklet. Applications are welcomed for 12-week internships taking place from July 2026 to June 2027. Applications will be considered as they come in. About the Academy of Medical Sciences The Academy of Medical Sciences is the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. Our elected Fellows are the UK's leading medical scientists from hospitals, academia, industry and the public service. Our vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence. Our mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere. Our strategy for focuses on the following strategic priorities. Influence policy and practice to improve the lives of patients, the public and communities Support UK biomedical and health research to strengthen its global competitiveness and reputation Support the next generation of researchers to reach their full potential Work with our partners to increase the Academy's impact on global health Build our resources to ensure our long term independence and effectiveness Job description The Academy's policy work addresses issues of medical science, healthcare and biomedical careers. This work can take many forms: major reports, shorter position papers, seminars and workshops, correspondence, representation on Government and external panels, evidence to Parliamentary committees, private meetings and roundtables with key decision makers. During the 12-week internship, students will be involved in a variety of activities that will give them experience of many aspects of medical science policy and related activities. This will include one or more discrete projects led by the intern. The range of activities may include: Writing, editing, proofreading and referencing policy papers, e.g. responses to public consultations, papers and summaries for working groups, Council or Officers meetings. Desk based research and scoping, e.g. preparing project proposals or undertaking literature reviews. Evidence gathering and preparation, e.g. preparation of contacts lists, drafting calls for evidence, collating and summarising evidence. Events organisation, e.g. preparing conference materials, helping to co ordinate activities on the day. Attending (virtual) internal and external events, e.g. Parliamentary Select Committees, working group meetings, and lectures. Opportunities to observe policy professionals in other organisations. We believe that the policy internship at the Academy of Medical Sciences will: Provide future researchers and academic leaders with a deeper understanding of medical science policy. Develop a cadre of people able to work at the interface between medical science and policymaking. Allow students to build valuable contacts with senior scientists and policymakers, and expose them to the wide range of public, charitable and commercial organisations involved in UK medical science. Provide opportunities for PhD students to develop valuable transferable skills and to enhance their CVs. Eligibility The scheme is open to all UK-based PhD students (based in a university or institute), including clinicians undertaking a PhD as part of their Clinical Research Training. In order to be eligible, interns must have access to either: a three month extension to their PhD maintenance stipend, or funding for a three month placement integral to the programme . MRC-funded applicants should apply via our specific AMS/MRC internship scheme. The scheme can also be undertaken in the three month period immediately following the end of a student's PhD funding coming to an end. For example, if your funding ends in April, May or June 2026, you would be able to participate in the July 2026 to September 2026 placement. However, you would not be able to participate in any subsequent placements. Location of internship The Academy is based in central London and operates a hybrid working policy. Interns are encouraged to attend the office at least one day a week, and for occasional internal and external events. For interns based outside of London, we would anticipate that they would need access to funds to come to the Academy offices from time to time during their internships. We are open to discussing arrangements on a case by case basis. Timing of Internship The 2026/27 internship scheme will run four times: from July 2026 - September 2026, October 2026 - December 2026, January 2027 - March 2027 and April 2027 - June 2027. Application process To apply, candidates are asked to supply the following: An application form, including an endorsement and a supporting statement from their supervisor and an endorsement by the Programme sponsor (the PhD Programme Director). Download application form. A short covering letter briefly describing their reasons for application. A CV. A short article, of no more than 800 words in length, on a medical science policy topic. Applications should be submitted electronically and must be received by COP 11 May 2026. Interviews will be conducted on week commencing 25 May 2026. Please direct further questions to Jessamyn Briers: If you experience any technical difficulties with the form, please get in touch with Camelia Avramescu, People Assistant: . Placements on the scheme are allocated on a competitive basis so withdrawal from the scheme once a place is accepted is likely to result in another potential intern being denied the opportunity to participate.

Senior Design Researcher (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Working in a multi-disciplinary design, product, and engineering team, you'll develop and lead the research strategy for a key area of our business. You'll also be supported by our wider Design Research and Analytics community. You'll be responsible for managing the research plan and roadmap for your service or product area. You'll deliver research to solve customer problems, unlock new opportunities, and guide what is created. You'll enjoy working on varied research across the product development lifecycle, from generative to evaluative research Key Responsibilities: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to gather user insights and identify pain points. Facilitate usability testing and analyse results to recommend improvements. Conduct interviews and surveys to collect user feedback and preferences. Synthesize research findings and present actionable insights to stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research into design processes. Test content to ensure clarity and effectiveness in communication. Influence stakeholders with compelling research narratives that guide product strategy. Contribute to projects centered around change, ensuring user perspectives are prioritized. Skills & Experience: Experience working closely with design and product teams to identify and prioritise the right research questions Able to create research roadmaps and plans to keep the team on track, helping set both short term objectives and strategic direction Deep qualitative research experience using techniques such as usability testing (moderated and unmoderated), concept testing, and depth interviews Synthesise insights in an impactful and actionable manner to generate a shared understanding of user needs and opportunities Able to communicate and influence wider business stakeholders with clarity and conciseness Experience combining qualitative and quantitative methods Ethnographic experience (such as contextual enquiry or diary studies) Experience triangulating research and data from different sources to tell compelling customer stories Experience with accessibility research and/or vulnerable customers Willingness to share your expertise and learn from others Proven experience as a design researcher in commercial environments Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Research Software Engineer As a Research Software Engineer (RSE) at the Franklin, you will bring scientific research and computational skills to develop scientific software, apply artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to solve scientific challenges and develop compute and data infrastructure to accelerate scientific workloads. Through this work, you will build scientific independence, develop new science and leadership skills, and establish a growing reputation externally in the Research Software Engineering community and beyond. A successful candidate will be working collaboratively with our research project teams to provide expert advice and assistance as they tackle challenging problems across the scientific disciplines at the Franklin. They will also work on developing centralised data and compute infrastructure including High Performance Computing (HPC), cloud and data storage/management. The Franklin faces cutting edge technological challenges, and by leveraging software development in tandem with scientific discovery, it presents a unique and exciting environment for Research Software Engineering. We are a lean, agile and collaborative team that works on a wide variety of scientific and infrastructure projects. As an RSE in the Advanced Research Computing platform (ARC) you will be working on developing software and technology solutions to drive AI research in bioscience, implementing best practices for scientific data management, and leveraging cloud and HPC platforms to provide powerful compute capabilities to our users. In this role, your contribution will help to deliver the Franklin s mission to drive forward technology development in the life sciences. Key Responsibilities As a Research Software Engineer you will: Develop and deploy bespoke scientific software, collaborating with scientists across the Franklin, and making the best use of our existing data infrastructure. This can include web applications, APIs, machine learning tools, and image processing pipelines. Utilise good software development practices such as CI/CD, writing tests, documentation, and using installers where appropriate. Requirements gathering; being able to convert discussions with scientists into a software development specific and implementation plan. Create and maintain a comprehensive and up to date best practice documentation for all members of the Franklin. Provide user support and service management (e.g. training, writing documentation). Learn to develop and maintain the Franklin s Cloud/HPC/Data infrastructure. Plan and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret results and supervised delivery of outputs (e.g. research report, patent application) in Research Software Engineering, HPC, Cloud or Research Data Management. Work within a project team, contributing to wider projects around Franklin's key Challenges. Lead major contributions to outputs from research including papers, patents and both internal and external presentations. Support and develop others including day-to-day supervision of students or visitors in areas related to own research. Have supervised, staged progression to first stages of scientific independence with opportunities to further develop science and skills/experience. Enhance your research through collaboration with other researchers and make active contributions to exchanging of ideas through your own network. Be able to understand, interpret, create and communicate appropriately within a research context. Develop search and discovery skills and techniques. Be supervised by a Senior RSE in delivery of research outputs, either in the context of a project or Challenge or as an early career development fellow. In return we offer: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown Generous pension scheme (employer s contribution currently up to 18%) Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service) Buying and Selling Annual Leave Workplace Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories Hybrid and flexible working Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas Cycle to Work Scheme Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox) Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling) Health Cash Plan Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus Free on-site parking Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in architecting, developing, and enhancing our clients in-house trading and research systems. This is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects, influence architectural decisions, and directly impact systems that support real-world trading strategies. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute both technically and strategically, helping shape development standards, performance optimisation, and system scalability. You will primarily work within a C# / .NET / SQL Server / ASP.NET ecosystem, developing high-performance, reliable, and maintainable applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in C# and .NET Lead architectural discussions and contribute to technical direction Build scalable, reliable systems to support automated trading and research Develop and optimise database solutions (SQL Server or equivalent) Improve performance, reliability, and automation across systems Mentor junior developers and promote best engineering practices Participate in code reviews and enforce high standards of quality Collaborate closely with researchers and traders to translate requirements into robust software solutions Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tooling Required Skills & Experience BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or a related scientific discipline Strong recent experience with C# and the latest .NET platform 5+ years of professional software development experience Solid experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture Experience building production-grade, scalable systems Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and a thorough, analytical mindset Desirable Experience in multi-threaded and concurrent application development Network programming experience (TCP/UDP) Experience with distributed version control systems (Git) Strong understanding of Windows technologies Exposure to financial markets or trading systems Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you wanting to join a global leader in information, analytics, and research technology, an organisation that empowers universities, governments, and research institutions worldwide?! Their products support the full academic and research lifecycle, from faculty management and research assessment to strategic planning and academic discovery. You will sit within a major Academic & Government division focused on building intelligent, purpose driven technology that helps institutions navigate complexity, demonstrate impact, and drive meaningful outcomes across teaching, research, and strategy. You ll be joining a mission driven environment where your work contributes to advancing science, improving education, and supporting a more sustainable future. This is a high impact Senior UX Researcher contract where you ll shape the research direction for a full product line or business area. You ll lead discovery, define research strategy, and uncover insights that directly influence product decisions, user experience, and long term vision. You ll also play a key role in supporting and mentoring other researchers, helping strengthen the overall research practice. This contract is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, strategic influence, and working across complex user ecosystems. What You ll Bring Deep expertise in UX research methods, tools, and best practices. Experience designing and leading end to end research programmes. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information. Ability to influence stakeholders and align teams around user centred thinking. A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. Experience working in complex product ecosystems or research heavy environments is a plus. A degree in Psychology, HCI, UX, Product Design, or a related field is preferred but not essential. If you d like to be considered, I d love to speak with you. This role will move quickly due to an upcoming handover, so early applications are encouraged.

Job Title: Products and Services Director - Cambridge OCR Salary: Competitive Location: Cambridge or Coventry - Hybrid (a minimum of 40% of time on site) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Shape the Future of UK Education Are you a strategic product leader ready to drive the future direction of general and vocational qualifications in England as well as the digital, learning and professional development services that support them? This is a rare and high impact opportunity to join the Board for Cambridge OCR, guiding one of the UK's most trusted education organisations at a pivotal moment of reform, digital evolution and increasing market competition. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment-a world leading assessment organisation and publisher, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a senior member of the Board for Cambridge OCR, you will set a bold and credible vision for our products and services and create the conditions for teams across the directorate to thrive. Working in close partnership with colleagues across Sales & Customer Support, Brand & Marketing and Assessment, you will lead the development and implementation of our commercial and product strategy - ensuring competitive advantage, exceptional customer experience and coordinated execution. You will own the long term product roadmap across qualifications, teaching and learning support, digital services and professional development. This includes shaping our digital and AI enabled innovation agenda and ensuring our portfolio remains high quality, evidence based and sustainable. This is a large scale, strategic leadership role with accountability for end to end product lifecycle decisions and investment prioritisation across a significant Cambridge portfolio. In this role, you will: Drive our product and services strategy - shaping a bold long term strategy for Cambridge OCR (including the role of technology and AI) and aligning teams behind it. Lead portfolio direction - guiding the future of GCSEs, A Levels, V Levels and Technical Awards etc to ensure the portfolio remains competitive, relevant and high Set a vision for our use of technology and AI - working with the Cambridge International Product Director and cross Cambridge partners to embed meaningful digital and technology enabled innovation across products and services. Oversee the product lifecycle - making evidence based investment decisions, ensuring smart prioritisation, strong return on investment and continuous improvement. Champion high standards - ensuring that qualifications, services and digital products are robust, sustainable and meet regulatory requirements. Strengthen functional excellence - improving processes, data quality and operating discipline within the directorate while fostering innovation. Lead with impact - inspiring and developing leaders, building capability across product functions, and deputising for the Managing Director when required. Additional responsibilities include: Making product decisions grounded in customer and teacher insight, educational evidence and strong commercial judgement. Setting KPIs and driving measurable performance improvement. Building trusted relationships across schools, colleges, regulators, government bodies, higher education and publishing partners. Role modelling Cambridge values, ethical standards, risk management and regulatory compliance. This position is classified as hybrid, requiring a minimum of 40% on-site collaboration. Flexible working requests will be considered from day one, including adjustments for disability or long term health conditions. About You You are a strategic, forward thinking product leader who can operate confidently at Board level and guide Cambridge OCR through reform, transformation and growth. You will bring: Exceptional leadership - able to set a compelling vision, inspire large teams and lead effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment. Strong strategic judgement - able to navigate government policy change, market shifts and digital disruption with clarity. Deep qualifications and assessment expertise - with strong understanding of educational policy, pedagogy and regulatory requirements. Commercial and financial strength - experienced in full budget accountability, business case development and generating return on investment. Breadth of product experience - spanning digital, assessment and qualifications, grounded in customer insight and evidence. Resilience and adaptability - comfortable leading through ambiguity, policy change and evolving market dynamics. Collaborative influence - able to work effectively across functions, geographies, and senior stakeholder groups, building strong relationships and partnerships. Desirable: Working in education and/or assessment contexts. Strong insight into customer behaviour and market dynamics. Experience leading digital innovation in regulated environments. A continuous improvement mindset. 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 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 are collaborating with Signium, our Recruitment Partner, on the appointment of this role. For further information, and to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with the closing date for all applications being Friday 1 May 2026. If you are progressed through the stages, you can expect: A screening interview with our Recruitment Partner, Signium (from w/c 20 th April) First stage competency-based interview via MS Teams (18 th May) A Hogan Psychometric Assessment Final stage interview with presentation task: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. (9 th June) 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. 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.

We have an excellent client offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Developer to join a high-performing team building cutting-edge trading and research systems. This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to work on real-world, high-impact applications while developing strong technical and professional skills. You'll contribute to the development of innovative, high-performance systems used in live trading environments, gaining exposure to modern software architecture and engineering practices. Working alongside experienced developers, researchers, and traders, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable and scalable solutions. Our client's technology stack primarily includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, and ASP.NET, and you'll receive mentorship to help you grow your expertise in these areas. Key Responsibilities Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining applications using C# and .NET Support the development of scalable systems for trading and research Contribute to database development and optimisation (SQL Server or similar) Collaborate with senior developers, researchers, and traders to deliver software solutions Participate in code reviews and adopt best engineering practices Help improve system performance, reliability, and automation Contribute to ongoing improvements in development processes and tools Required Skills & Experience At least a 2:1 BSc in Computer Science or a related subject from Russell Group University Strong foundation in programming, ideally with exposure to C# or .NET Understanding of object-oriented programming principles Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced technical setting Desirable Skills Knowledge of multi-threading or concurrent programming concepts Basic understanding of networking (TCP/UDP) Familiarity with version control systems such as Git Exposure to Windows-based development environments Interest in financial markets or trading systems Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.