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Job Title: Principal Data Scientist Salary: £74,200 - £99,250 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 day per week at the office Contract: Permanent  Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Are you excited by the challenge of applying data science and AI to problems that genuinely matter? At Cambridge Assessment, we are transforming how assessments are designed, delivered and marked worldwide. As a Principal Data Scientist , you will play a pivotal role at the heart of this transformation – leading our data science capability for AI-enabled assessment products used by millions of learners globally. 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 a senior, influential role where you will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. You will shape our data strategy, lead and mentor a growing team, and work closely with researchers, engineers and product teams to turn complex data into insight, innovation and trusted solutions. About the role    As Principal Data Scientist, you will lead the operational data science and analytics capability within our Assessment & Research Capabilities (ARC) function. You will be the data leader for automarking, representing ARC's data capability across Exam Technology and the wider organisation. You will: Set the direction for data science and analytics supporting automarking and AI-driven assessment Lead and grow a small, high-impact team of data scientists and engineers Curate high-quality data products used across research, machine learning and product teams Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing product and research decisions with evidence and insight Ensure sensitive exam and candidate data is handled responsibly and ethically Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include:   Lead data science, data engineering and analytics activities within ARC Define and own the data strategy for automarking and related AI capabilities Design and oversee data warehouses, pipelines and integrations with the wider organisation Translate complex business and research needs into robust data solutions Provide expert input into product, research and architectural decisions, up to board level Build strong relationships with internal teams and external research partners Champion best practice in data quality, DataOps and analytics engineering 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    To be successful in this role, you will bring: Extensive experience in data science, analytics or analytics engineering in a complex environment Advanced SQL skills, including writing, analysing and optimising large analytical queries Strong experience with a data science programming language such as Python, R or Julia Hands-on experience with data transformation tools such as dbt, Dataform or SQLMesh Experience using BI and visualisation tools such as Metabase, Looker, Tableau or Power BI A strong understanding of data warehousing principles (e.g. Kimball methodology) Experience designing data models that enable self-service analytics Proven ability to translate business or research questions into data-driven insights Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical and senior audiences Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding other data professionals 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:  Machine learning or AI product experience Exposure to automarking, assessment, or high-stakes data environments Skills in experimentation and statistical analysis (A/B testing, forecasting) Familiarity with DataOps (CI/CD, testing, orchestration, observability) 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 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 aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be  13   March 2026.   We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. As part of the application process, you can expect:   At application stage: four technical questions to answer when submitting your CV. Stage 1 : 30-minute screening call with the hiring manager. Stage 2 : 60-minute session includes questions about key skills as well as a code review or whiteboard exercise. Stage 3 : 90-minute system design exercise with an assignment provided at least three days before the interview. During the interview, is where the designs are explained and discussed. Stage 4 : Leadership and cultural 45-minute 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.

Technology Transformation Manager Salary:   £60,400 - £80,800 per annum Location:   Cambridge, UK – Hybrid Contract:   Fixed term, 12-month contract   Hours:   Full time, 35 hours per week Are you motivated by the challenge of turning ambitious technology visions into meaningful, organisation‑wide change? Join us and lead transformation that shapes the future of how we deliver impact across the globe.  We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.       About the role     As our Technology Transformation Manager, you will lead the scoping, shaping and delivery of transformative technology initiatives that directly support our strategic vision. You'll guide a cross‑functional team, ensuring that technology outcomes are high‑quality, aligned with business goals, and delivered with strong fiscal and operational control. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across global functions, providing structure, clarity and confident leadership through complex change. Key responsibilities and accountabilities include: Defining and shaping technology scopes, roadmaps and workstreams to deliver agreed business outcomes. Acting as the key link between technical programme delivery, Product Groups and Shared Service teams. Establishing technology standards, strategy and quality expectations. Managing business cases, benefits, KPIs and OKRs to track delivery and impact. Leading risk, issue and dependency management across initiatives. Overseeing technical readiness, testing quality and change action plans. Managing technical budgets and ensuring return‑on‑investment. Building strong senior stakeholder relationships across the organisation. Managing internal and third‑party supplier relationships to secure high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery. Providing coaching and indirect line management to technical team members. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.  About You    You will have previous experience as a Programme Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Delivery Lead or Change Lead, with a strong understanding of large, complex programmes and multi‑faceted business or technical change. You'll bring a proven track record of delivering complex programmes on time and within budget, working closely with business stakeholders in global environments to establish and track benefits. You will be confident engaging and communicating at senior levels, collaborating across functions, and applying user‑centred design and Agile approaches. Your background will include embedding IT‑enabled business change, negotiating and managing third‑party suppliers, and overseeing recruitment, line management, coaching and mentoring to support high‑performing teams.  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:  Managing successful programmes (MSP) or equivalent Agile or Prince2Agile APMP or PRINCE2 (Foundation or Practitioner) certification SAFe certification Change Management (Foundation or Practitioner) or Prosci Change Management Certification Experience in service design 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 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. 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  Tuesday 10   March 2026.  We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing  16   March 2026 .  If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:  First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related presentation which you will present during the 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.

Principal Developer Team Lead Salary:   £51,400 - £68,800 Location:   Cambridge/Hybrid Contract:   Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. 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 We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function   - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice   - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4–8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essential   experience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. 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. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18 February  2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:       A 40-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.  First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. 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.  Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. 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.   Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's 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's 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.

Job title: Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer Salary: £64,490 - £86,255 Location: Cambridge - Triangle/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)  Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Shape the future of AI-powered learning solutions with 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 Machine Learning Research Engineers to join our innovative Applied AI team. You'll contribute to developing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge AI capabilities that drive the success of Cambridge English's products and services.  About the Role  As a Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and advancing AI-powered solutions that enhance Cambridge English products. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of existing models and the development of cutting-edge technologies that address future business needs.  Key Responsibilities:  Technical lead in designing full-cycle AI solutions, including data collection and pipelines for reusable analysis, and monitoring and maintenance regimes for continuous development.  Research, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable AI-powered solutions for Cambridge English products.  Estimate time, cost and outcomes of technical solutions, and manage risks to ensure prompt delivery. Collaborate with product, validation, and business teams to transform capabilities into impactful product features, while setting appropriate expectations. Plan work and resources, including adoption of new tools, to ensure that the machine learning team stay at the forefront of AI and machine learning trends and position Cambridge as a leader in AI-driven.  Mentor junior team members.  About You  To thrive in this role, you'll have a passion for AI-driven innovation and the ability to turn ideas into scalable solutions.  Essential Qualifications & Skills :  Master's degree (or equivalent qualification and experience) in machine learning or AI/computer science with substantial machine learning component. Proven hands-on industry experience (minimum 5 years, not including internships) in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning solutions in production environments.  Strong track record of successfully translating academic research into real-world applications and products.  Ability to estimate suitability of candidate ML, NLP, LLM, and GenAI technologies for specific scenarios, estimate the time, cost and outcomes of different solutions, and apply effective risk management to ensure prompt delivery  Deep experience in Python and PyTorch/TensorFlow.  Industry experience in building scalable, production-grade AI services and automated data pipelines with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).  Proven ability to collaborate effectively in Agile/Scrum teams and contribute to cross-functional projects.  Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions.  Proactiveness in communicating issues and suggesting solutions.  Stay current with state-of-the-art research and applying emerging AI techniques to solve business problems.  Ability to supervise a sub-team and mentor junior colleagues (can be developed on-the-job).  Desirable:  PhD degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field.  Experience in applying Natural Language Processing and/or Speech Technology techniques to solve real-world problems.  Experience in applying machine learning to educational assessment and learning solutions  Experience in leading research initiatives, contributing to patents, or publishing papers in machine learning or related AI fields.  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. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.  We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 29 March 2026  although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. We'll set up interviews on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. 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. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's 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's 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.

Salary: £50,900 - £68,000 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid ( 3 days per week in office)  Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time   Play a pivotal role in shaping the Data landscape of our organisation. The Delivery Manager must have a strong technical background as this role is a hands-on position that involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions. You'll be responsible for planning, designing, building, securing, and monitoring innovative solutions 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    The job holder is required to define and drive quality, consistency, and excellence in all aspects of Data Engineering within the Enterprise Data Teams with change control process and collaborative work.   Mentor a team of developers/engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. Takes responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables of the EDP Squads are managed in accordance with Cambridge Technologies standards, process, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the overall technical strategy. Manage issues, risks, and dependencies, and ensure these are communicated and acknowledged effectively. Ensure the use of best practices, coding standards, and proper documentation in all technical deliverables. To translate business problems and opportunities into data engineering solutions Continually develops data engineering knowledge and skills so that they remain current in a fast-changing field. Identifies and manages risks and issues proactively with and on behalf of the team. 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    If you're a tech-savvy leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, this role is for you. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience in dev ops, software development, data engineering, or a similar role. Demonstrate data management and coding skills. Experience building complex data solutions, data integration processes and tools, data quality / testing data solutions and bug fixing. Excellent experience in AWS services, Big Data solutions and at least one of the following (Data integration, Serverless, Storage and database management, SAS application management). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical discussions. Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional squads. 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 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 aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be  15th March.  We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from 18th March. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 30-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.  First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a presentation and technical questions in 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.

Job Title:   Product Lead - Test Security Salary:    £70,000 - £93,700 Location:   Cambridge, UK - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract:   Permanent Hours:   Full time 35 hours per week Deliver security‑focused product innovation that protects the integrity and global impact of the world's most trusted English test. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're looking for a strategic and impact‑driven   Product Lead – Test Security   to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to shape how we safeguard fairness and trust for millions of learners worldwide—while working at the forefront of emerging technologies, human behaviour, and global security threats.   About the role    As our Product Lead for Test Security, you will be accountable for setting and delivering the product strategy for how we detect, deter and prevent test malpractice within our assessment products. You will build the roadmap for critical security capabilities—ranging from AI‑enabled fraud detection and enhancements to response analytics—ensuring solutions are scalable, ethical, and aligned with the organisation's mission to protect the integrity of our tests. You'll work closely with colleagues across test security, engineering, data science, research, psychometrics, operations, legal and compliance to deliver high‑impact features that balance robust protection with excellent user experience. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Translating emerging threats and business needs into clear, prioritised product requirements. Leading product discovery to validate the impact and feasibility of solutions.  Partnering with technical teams to deliver secure, resilient and high‑performing features such as anomaly detection models and identity verification workflows. Defining and tracking product success metrics, including security efficacy, false‑positive rates and user impact. Staying ahead of industry trends, fraud behaviours and evolving risks in the assessment and broader trust & safety landscape. Ensuring solutions comply with regulatory expectations and uphold fairness, transparency and responsible innovation principles. This position is hybrid, requiring 40–60% of your time on-site in Cambridge for collaboration and face‑to‑face connection. Flexible working requests will be considered from day one, including adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions.     About You    You will bring strong experience in product management or an adjacent field (e.g., trust & safety, risk technology, security platforms) and can demonstrate: Proven success delivering complex, cross‑functional products or systems. Ability to navigate ambiguity, make informed trade-offs and drive strategic clarity. Confidence engaging with data, analytics, and emerging technologies such as machine learning or behavioural analytics. Strong communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and translating complexity into clear direction. Experience working in high‑integrity or compliance‑sensitive environments (e.g., assessments, fintech, security, identity, edtech) is highly advantageous. If you meet the above minimum criteria, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate: Experience working in global or culturally diverse environments. A background in test security, fraud detection, identity verification or misuse prevention. Familiarity with psychometrics or assessment processes. Understanding of ethical AI, risk frameworks or responsible innovation principles. 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 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 aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be  5 February 2026.  We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from  12 – 18 February 2026 . If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:  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.  Potentially a final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.   Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.  Why join us   Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.    We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Job Title:  SAP SD Solution Owner Salary:  £68,600 - £84,000 Location:  Cambridge/Hybrid with 2-3 days per week in the office Contract:  Permanent  Hours:  Full time We are recruiting for an SAP Sales & Distribution Solution Owner to be part of our Solution Ownership team, Cambridge. This team is responsible for providing solutions around SAP development. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role   As the SAP SD Solution owner, you will Assist business representatives and development teams within the organisation to provide optimal SAP solutions and work with the SAP Delivery team to see them through to implementation. Help influence the SAP roadmap and enable maximum value to be leveraged from the existing SAP landscape. Provide initial sizing and complexity estimates you would be expected to work alongside development teams of varying size thought out the development cycle ensuring best practice, scalable solutions are delivered. Supervise a team of practical specialists as part of a wider function or be a professional / technical specialist in a defined discipline. Manage a group of staff engaged in specialist / technical work or be a company specialist in knowing, managing or maintaining a specific process / system or providing professional consultancy / advice. Counsel others in making their decisions and would need to be highly influential / persuasive. Select the appropriate approach and create / adapt previous approaches dependent upon the situation and to consider the implications of their advice and subsequent actions. A good understanding of the business area as a whole, its structure and business processes, is essential, or a good understanding across the press in a support function. 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  An SAP professional with experience of multiple full project lifecycles. Detailed understanding of the SAP SD module is required with experience across other relevant modules a plus. Ability to manage a team Good communication skills, including the ability to advise and influence people at all levels of the organisation Project management knowledge and experience Ability to implement change 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 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   the  gov.uk   website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits  We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible   rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 4th February 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:  A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. 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.

Job Title:  English Technology Platform SRE Team Lead Salary:  £68,600 - £91,700 Location:  Cambridge/Hybrid (with 2-3 days per week in office) Contract:  Permanent  Hours:  Full time Are you ready to shape the future of technology platforms at the heart of Cambridge's academic excellence? Join us as our English Technology Platform SRE Team Lead and help drive innovation, reliability, and intelligent automation in a world-class environment. 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   The SRE Team Lead will lead a mature Site Reliability Engineering function within the Platform Operations Team, working closely with Platform Support and Engineering teams. This role demands strong thought leadership, technical depth, and strategic direction for the discipline, with a particular emphasis on leveraging AI-driven operations (AIOps) and FinOps practices to optimise reliability, performance, and cloud spend. Although this is a hands-on technical role, the SRE Team Lead will also manage a small team of SRE, providing clear direction and ensuring consistent, data-driven, AI-enhanced service delivery across the platforms while working collaboratively with existing support and engineering groups. Apply core SRE and DevOps principles—culture, automation, testing, measurement, and continuous improvement—to build and optimise pipelines focused on rapid, reliable software delivery. Integrate AIOps capabilities, such as automated anomaly detection and intelligent alerting, to further enhance operational excellence. Work with Solutions Architecture, Development, and QA teams to automate processes wherever possible, creating and improving stable CI/CD pipelines for both software and infrastructure. Develop tools that enable rapid provisioning of environments and resources across all teams, incorporating AI-assisted automation where beneficial. Use automation, observability, and monitoring tools to improve site reliability and proactively identify issues. Support development teams with troubleshooting, particularly in infrastructure, networking, and multi-tier application design. Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud services—especially AWS PaaS—while applying FinOps practices to ensure cloud cost transparency, optimisation, and efficient resource usage. Create and maintain robust technical documentation for the infrastructure of the English platforms, including operational runbooks enhanced with predictive and AI-supported insights. Stay engaged with developments in the SRE, DevOps, AIOps, and FinOps communities, continually introducing new practices and technologies to improve reliability, performance, automation, and cloud cost efficiency   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 A passion for Site reliability engineering and driven to understand, anticipate, and counter platform related issues before they become problems and staying up to date with the latest technological trends and developments Great communication allowing effective collaboration across technical leadership and various business stakeholders with the ability to present ideas and strategies clearly and persuasively. Demonstratable soft skills in motivating, inspiring and leading a team (direct line management is not part of the roles remit) Educated to degree level or equivalent and with a minimum of 5 years proven experience in a systems administration or dev-ops blended role. Experience implementing technologies such as Terraform, Github Actions & Containerization/Orchestration e.g. Kubernetes & Docker Expertise in Monitoring tools like New Relic, Grafana, Alert Manager and site24x7. Have extreme knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure, especially using Amazon Web Services (EKS, ECS, RDS, Route53 etc.) Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, communication and documentation skills Experience of working within an Agile product development 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 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 aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 4th February. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:  A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. Final 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. If you are ready to take the next step in your Cambridge journey, we welcome your application. Together, we continue to shape a culture where everyone feels empowered to succeed and motivated to make a difference— for ourselves, for each other, and for learners worldwide.