American University of Bahrain

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: IT Services Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 31 July 2027 Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £25,117 to £26,485 per annum, with potential progression up to £29,370 per annum Apply by: 12/01/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from digital specialists to join our newly established Process Automation and Improvement Team – driving smarter, more efficient ways of working across the University. This is a fantastic opportunity for those early in their digital career, but you’ll need to be passionate to learn and determined to deliver practical solutions for Cranfield. About the Role The postholder will support the Team to deliver a variety of digital projects that will streamline processes, improve collaboration, and make effective use of technology to support day-to-day operations. The postholder will be supported to develop their skills in a variety of areas, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and software testing. The role will also include opportunities to develop expertise in software support, business process analysis, and project delivery frameworks. The role will be responsible for supporting Team colleagues to develop, manage and support Power Platform solutions and related technologies. About You You will be a technically focused professional with a strong foundation in IT and a commitment to continuous professional development. You will be strongly motivated to use technology to improve organisation efficiency and innovation. This will be coupled with some hands-on experience of software development, ideally using the Microsoft Power Platform, but other experience will be considered. You will thrive in an environment where there are opportunities to learn and develop while being supported by colleagues and also on your own, following self-paced training programmes. You will be tenacious to solve problems and provide excellent support for our stakeholders. Your collaborative style, excellent communication skills, and ability to understand stakeholder requirements will make you a valued member of the Team. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. IT Services is a University-wide professional service, delivering robust, secure and user-friendly digital systems that support research, education, and administration. The Information Systems team works across all faculties and professional services to implement and support business-critical systems, ensuring high-quality service, training, and continuous improvement. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Gregor Waddell, Director of Information Technology, or Alex Cossey, Programme Manager, on PAITRecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. *The University will be closed between 19 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. Should you contact us during that period, you may not receive a response until the University reopens in January. Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 January 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

University College Cork, Ireland Competitive remuneration and benefits University College Cork (UCC), ranked among the top 2% of universities globally, is known for its academic excellence, research innovation and student-centred approach. Located in Cork city, UCC fosters a vibrant and inclusive environment that supports intellectual growth, cultural diversity and collaboration across research, industry and community. UCC Library plays a central role in supporting teaching, learning and research across the University. Aligned with UCC’s 2023–2028 Strategic Plan Securing our Future, the Library is entering an ambitious period of transformation. We are now seeking a Head of Special Collections and Archives to provide strategic leadership in the stewardship, preservation and promotion of UCC’s rare, unique and culturally significant collections. In this senior leadership role, you will guide a specialist team and oversee a dynamic service that includes rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographic collections and other historical materials. You will shape the long-term direction of Special Collections and Archives by driving collection development, delivering digital transformation and ensuring exceptional preservation and access. You will champion the integration of collections within teaching and research, lead an innovative outreach programme and cultivate strong relationships with donors, academics and external partners. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in rare and distinct collections, with a deep understanding of preservation, conservation and service development in an academic or research environment. You will have a strong record of leadership, with the ability to inspire teams, manage complex projects and deliver high-quality services. Excellent communication, analytical skills and the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships are essential. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Ireland’s most significant special collections and to contribute to the university’s mission of advancing knowledge, culture and scholarship. If you are ready to shape the future of Special Collections and Archives at UCC, we encourage you to apply. Further information is available at www.andersonquigley.com/ucc-collections. Closing date for applications is noon, Tuesday 27 January 2026. University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our Strategic Plan. UCC holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives.

Defined by the spirit of innovation and enterprise, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative, vocation-first educational force for more than 70 years. From our start as a leading educator within Britain’s aeronautical industry to our extensive offering today, we have always specialised in providing the environment and expertise needed to power every kind of potential. For our thriving community of nearly 35,000 students from over 170 countries, that means high-quality teaching from experts engaged in groundbreaking research with real-world impact and access to more than 550 career-focused degree options. We are a university that never stands still. We champion social mobility and the drive to create personal and societal change. We celebrate those who break barriers. We nurture entrepreneurs and develop tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in healthcare, education, business, science, humanities, law, sport, and creative arts. The University’s Board of Governors and the Vice-Chancellor are now looking to appoint an exceptional individual as our next Deputy Vice-Chancellor. This is an exciting period for the University with the appointment of our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Woodman, leading our strategy to 2030. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will have the opportunity for real impact across the institution, providing leadership of our academic offering, developing and delivering our inspiring strategy, and enhancing our reputation as a leading modern university in the UK. As a key member of the executive team, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be responsible for executive oversight of the effective operation of the academic activities of the University, including line management of the Deans of Schools. The successful candidate will provide visible and inspiring leadership, working across the breadth of the University to help shape its future direction and be committed to furthering the University’s long-held progressive principles, such as widening access and promoting equality of opportunity. For further details, including a job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please use the relevant icon below and quote the reference: 8150. If you require documentation in an alternative format, please contact Thomas Cameron at thomas.cameron@perrettlaver.com. The closing date for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 18 January 2026. The University of Hertfordshire is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, embracing and celebrating the diversity of our community, and fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture. We believe that the inclusion of different voices and unique perspectives is what makes our community thrive. We are committed to having a positive transformational impact on every member of our university community and sharing our successes with the wider community. We are a committed equal opportunities employer. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered an interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website: http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/.