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Job Title:  Senior Delivery Manager Salary:  £50,900 - £68,000  Location:  Cambridge/Hybrid with 40-60% of time in the office Contract:  Permanent  Hours:  Full- time   35 hours per week Are you passionate about enabling high‑performing delivery teams and ensuring complex technology products are released safely and effectively? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to join our Exam Technology Organisation (ETO), working within Dev and Application Services. This is a key role where you will partner closely with Product Managers and technical teams to maximise delivery flow, quality, and team effectiveness while supporting our mission of delivering trusted exams and assessments worldwide. About the role    As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be embedded within a product team in ETO and accountable for enabling effective, predictable delivery. You will ensure there is a timely flow of work and information, support release and risk management, and proactively shape team capability and capacity to meet delivery outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Product Manager, you will help balance priorities, manage dependencies, and create the conditions for teams to perform at their best. While you will not have direct line management accountability, your influence and leadership will be critical to the success of the team and the wider organisation. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Owning and overseeing release planning and release management, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and measures are in place Supporting forecasting and cost tracking by inputting into product budgets, including headcount, skills, and third‑party costs Proactively identifying, managing, and reporting delivery risks and cross‑team dependencies Enabling effective collaboration across product, technical, and operational stakeholders Supporting the formation and continuous improvement of delivery teams, encouraging experimentation and learning Acting as a senior point of contact for delivery matters within your area of responsibility 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 are an experienced delivery professional who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments and is comfortable influencing without formal authority. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with proven delivery management experience, and who can translate between engineering detail and delivery outcomes. Minimum requirements: Experience working in agile delivery teams, using Scrum and/or Kanban Experience leading or enabling software delivery teams Strong stakeholder and customer management capabilities Working knowledge of release management and risk management Experience working in cross‑functional, distributed teams, including onshore and offshore collaboration Excellent communication and facilitation skills If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate: Desirable criteria: A data‑driven and probabilistic approach to delivery management Strong experience managing dependencies and reducing delivery risk A passion for continuous improvement, learning, and experimentation Confidence running workshops, ceremonies, and large group sessions Experience empowering teams and supporting decentralised decision‑making For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. W e are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.   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  11th May.  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: One application question at point of CV and cover letter 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:  Lead Software Architect Salary:  £68,600 to £91,700 Location:  Cambridge, UK – Hybrid Contract:  Permanent Hours:  Full time, 35 Hours Per Week Are you enthusiastic about shaping technology that delivers impact at scale? As we continue to evolve our digital platforms to support learners, lecturers and researchers around the world, we are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Lead Software Architect to join our Academic Technology group here at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the technical foundations of globally used digital products, ensuring they remain scalable, secure and fit for the future.  About the role    As Lead Software Architect, you will be accountable for owning the software architecture and engineering delivery across a product or platform vertical within our Academic Technology group. Working at the intersection of solution architecture, product and engineering, you will translate solution designs and product priorities into well‑architected, shippable software, ensuring that technical direction is sound and delivery is sustained from planning through to production and live operation. You will provide technical leadership across the full engineering lifecycle, including backend and frontend architecture, infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and operational readiness. While this is not primarily a hands‑on coding role, it requires a strong engineering background and the ability to review code, challenge design decisions, unblock engineers and engage directly where it adds value. A core aspect of the role is leading the adoption of AI‑enhanced engineering practices. You will shape how teams use AI‑assisted tooling across planning, development and quality assurance, focusing on responsible, practical use that measurably improves delivery quality, throughput and maintainability. You will work closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners and UX colleagues to ensure requirements are technically feasible, well specified and correctly decomposed, acting as the key technical bridge between solution intent and engineering execution.  Additional responsibilities and accountabilities:   Owning the software architecture for an assigned product or platform area, ensuring solutions support both current delivery and future scalability. Driving engineering delivery from planning through to production, translating solution designs into implementable engineering plans with clear scope, dependencies and sequencing. Providing technical leadership and direction to distributed engineering teams, including Far shore, near shore and contract resources. Removing technical blockers, making pragmatic trade‑off decisions and keeping delivery on track. Defining and upholding technical standards, patterns and engineering conventions. Leading the adoption of AI‑assisted software development practices and tooling across engineering teams. Owning operational readiness, including infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and developer experience. Evaluating technology and tooling choices, including build‑vs‑buy decisions, with clear and defensible rationale. 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    As a senior software architecture or engineering leader, you will have a proven record of owning complex platforms or digital products end‑to‑end. You will be confident operating across technical and non‑technical audiences, bringing sound judgement, strong communication skills and a pragmatic approach to decision‑making. You will have experience translating product and solution designs into engineering delivery, leading distributed teams, and balancing technical quality with delivery pace in complex environments. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate experience in content platforms, education technology, modern web technology stacks, or introducing new engineering tools and practices. For a detailed job description, 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, Dental 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  8th May.  We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:      2 questions to answer at the application stage with a CV. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview, in person (if possible) with senior engineering and product colleagues. Final stage interview: with Hiring Manager and Group Director, 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.  

Senior Developer Salary:  £39,200 - £50,900 Location:  Cambridge/UK requiring 40-60% of your time on-site in Cambridge (at least 2 days per week in the office) Contract:  Permanent and full time (35 hours per week)   Join the Exam Technology Organisation as a Senior Developer and build business‑critical applications that enable and extend our digital services. You'll work in an agile squad with end‑to‑end ownership - from solution design through delivery and support - while mentoring others and helping shape engineering best practice. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Which is why every year, we give vital support to millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. From teachers and learners to researchers and academics, we help to build confidence, unlock potential, and enable success. We give people the opportunity to show what they've learnt, we spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding. When you join Cambridge, you get the best possible combination of a supportive, caring environment, balanced with work that brings out the best in you. You will have access to learning and development opportunities, and business tools essential for your role so that you can perform at your peak. About the role The Senior Developer helps deliver and evolve our digital products and services by designing, building and supporting complex applications within the Exam Technology Organisation. Working in an agile squad, you'll turn requirements into reliable solutions while mentoring colleagues and championing engineering standards. Design, develop, test and maintain working software for complex enterprise applications. Analyse requirements and produce solution designs (including documentation and delivery estimates) that meet functional and non-functional needs. Provide technical and business support to customers, the helpdesk and colleagues to meet operational requirements and resolve issues. Perform unit and system testing, as well as support wider testing (SIT & UAT) and training activities with relevant stakeholders. Track and report progress against agreed timelines and budget constraints, escalating risks and blockers appropriately. Share knowledge and mentor other developers to improve team effectiveness and promote consistent engineering standards. About you A successful applicant will bring strong software engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset and the drive to improve how we deliver and support business‑critical services. Programming Languages and Tools:  Knowledge and experience in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and Reports is essential. Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC toolset - MDM SaaS, Reference 360, CDI and CAI - are highly desired. Modern software development expertise:  Confident designing, coding, testing and maintaining complex applications. Solution design thinking:  Able to translate requirements into pragmatic designs, document decisions, estimate effort and explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Quality and reliability mindset:  Takes pride in well-engineered outcomes (clean code, reviews, automated testing where appropriate) and considers operational support from day one. Agile collaboration:  Enjoys working in a squad environment, partnering with product owners and other specialists to deliver iteratively and respond to change. Mentoring and knowledge sharing:  Motivated to coach others, share learnings and help embed chapter standards and best practices. Analytical problem solving:  Methodical approach to diagnosing issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes. Security-aware delivery:  Understands how software development choices impact security and applies routine secure engineering practices. Continuous learning:  Curious about new technologies and motivated to improve ways of working, tools and standards. Desirable Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC 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. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible  rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes 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 30 April 2026 , we will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after the advert closes. As part of the application process, you can expect: Experience level questions asked on Oracle at the point of CV and cover letter The first stage is a virtual interview via MS Teams. You may be given a brief to complete a role-related task, which will need to be returned by email before your interview. The final stage is an in-person interview at our offices in Cambridge, or on Teams if required. 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'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 em ploy people from a wide range of different communities.

The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Become a change maker and join Node4. Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us. So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to progress as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you. About the role As a Public Cloud Second Line Engineer, you’ll provide advanced, customer‑facing technical support across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 within a managed services environment. Acting as a key escalation point from 1st Line, you’ll take ownership of incidents and service requests end‑to‑end – from deep technical investigation through to resolution or structured escalation to 3rd Line engineering teams. You’ll work hands‑on with cloud and productivity platforms, diagnose complex issues, apply permanent fixes where appropriate, and communicate clearly with customers throughout the incident lifecycle. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and customer expectations. This role will also include providing on‑site cover when required at a customer site in West Yorkshire, as well as participation in an on‑call rota, including night shifts. What you’ll be doing Acting as a 2nd Line escalation point for Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents and service requests Owning incidents from investigation through to resolution, keeping customers informed throughout Providing advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft Azure, including: Virtual Machines Azure Storage, Backup and Recovery Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and alerting Azure Active Directory and RBAC Supporting Microsoft 365 services, including: Exchange Online (mail flow, mailbox issues, permissions and hybrid scenarios) SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business Microsoft Teams (calling, meetings, integrations and client issues) Microsoft 365 security and compliance features (where applicable) Escalating complex or high‑impact issues to 3rd Line teams with clear technical detail and evidence Supporting planned changes, maintenance and service improvement activities Creating and maintaining technical documentation, knowledge base articles and known error records Working closely with Service Desk, Cloud Engineering and wider teams to deliver a consistent support experience Providing on‑site support when required What will you bring? 2–3 years’ experience supporting Microsoft technologies in a production environment Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 workloads Experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑premises integrated with Azure and M365) Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned support environments Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving capability Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation Ability to achieve and maintain NPPV3 with SC clearance Desirable: Valid UK driving licence and access to a car Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑900 and AZ‑104 Experience supporting large or complex tenant environments What can we offer you? Hybrid Working Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Program 25 days holidays plus your birthday off Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance x 4 A diverse workforce Employee investment with Node4 training Academy Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal. Discounted Gym Membership Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas Company Social events Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit Why join Node4? Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.