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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 £48,760 per annum pro rata Apply by: 28/04/2026 About the Roles A new role within our Student Systems Team, to provide technical development and analytic expertise across strategic development and core operational support of the student information management systems. About You The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in IT/Software Engineering, or similar, and have significant experience in developing the Tribal SITS:Vision student records system. Overall experience in software development lifecycle management and complex relational database design, preferably within the HE sector. You will possess an excellent mix of communication, interpersonal and tactical thinking skills combined with detailed knowledge of Tribal SITS:Vision, SQL, CSS, JS and HTML v5. You will be expected to engage with, and influence, staff across the University to achieve collective business requirements from key stakeholders for translating into prioritised deliverable systems development plans. You will possess strong leadership skills and serve as a role model across the IT department, demonstrating a flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude. 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 Unit (PSU) with the remit to work in partnership with the University’s schools and other professional service units, to provide a full service digital IT systems and information management capability in support of the strategic priorities for Learning, Research and Administration as detailed in the University’s Corporate Plan. 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 also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. As part of our commitment to support and develop Technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more 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 Claire Gale, Head of Student Systems, on (T): 012347 754139 or (E): c.a.gale@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5252.

Job Purpose The Professional Officer and Design Factory Centre Manager plays a key role in advancing SIT’s mission to integrate learning, research, and innovation through design-led approaches. The position supports the management and strategic development of the Design Factory, leading human-centred research, applied innovation projects, and industry collaborations that bridge education and enterprise. The incumbent will apply design thinking, systems thinking, and future-oriented methods to guide multidisciplinary teams in creating impactful products, services, and experiences. This role also oversees project management, partner engagement, and operational administration to ensure the Centre’s effective delivery of teaching, research, and partnership outcomes. Key Responsibilities Human Factors and User-Centred Research Conduct applied research using design thinking, systems thinking, and futures methodologies. Apply human factors and ergonomics to enhance product, service, and experience design outcomes. Facilitate user studies, usability testing, and co-creation workshops. Mentor students and project teams on user research and design process application. Product and Service Development Lead or support innovation projects spanning physical and digital domains. Translate research insights into design opportunities and prototypes. Support iterative prototyping, testing, and validation with stakeholders. Contribute to the development of new tools, methods, and frameworks for design innovation. Partner and Business Development Develop and manage relationships with industry, community, and government partners. Identify collaboration opportunities and prepare proposals, project scopes, and agreements. Represent the Design Factory in outreach, exhibitions, and partnership forums. Project Management Plan, implement, and monitor multiple concurrent projects. Manage budgets, procurement, and reporting for internal and external initiatives. Ensure projects meet deliverables, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Administrative and Operational Duties Oversee daily operations of the Design Factory, including facilities, safety, and scheduling. Support academic delivery through preparation of learning resources, demonstrations, and supervision of student work. Maintain records, documentation, and performance metrics for projects and collaborations. Strategic Planning and Execution Contribute to strategic planning and long-term development of the Design Factory. Identify opportunities for programme growth in human-centred design, circular innovation, and applied R&D. Support institutional goals through cross-cluster collaboration and innovation leadership. Job Requirements Degree in Design, Human Factors, Industrial Design, Engineering, Innovation Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in user-centred design, innovation consulting, or R&D. Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement within an academic or industry context. Familiarity with design research methods, prototyping, and applied learning environments. Prior experience managing facilities, partnerships, or interdisciplinary teams is an advantage.

Falmouth University has a creative history of more than a century, shaping generations of artists, designers, makers and entrepreneurs, building a global reputation for creative excellence. Today, it is a distinctive specialist institution, home to a vibrant community of around 8,000 students studying on campus, online and with partners, and proudly rooted in Cornwall. With a defining focus on the intersection of creativity and technology, our teaching, research and knowledge exchange addresses real-world challenges and opportunities, contributing directly to the UK’s Creative Industries. Financially resilient, culturally strong and deeply connected to our place, Falmouth University combines academic ambition with a strong sense of community and purpose as Cornwall’s university. The Board of Governors now seeks an outstanding Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive to lead the University into its next phase. Building on strong foundations, the successful candidate will provide clear, values-led leadership to advance academic excellence, strengthen research and knowledge exchange, and enhance Falmouth University’s position as a leading institution at the intersection of creativity and technology. They will champion a people-centred culture, sustain the institution’s financial resilience, and deepen the University’s role as a civic and regional anchor. This is a compelling opportunity to lead a distinctive and ambitious institution at a pivotal moment. We are seeking a strategic and authentic leader with senior executive experience in higher education or a comparable environment, including a strong track record of organisational leadership, financial stewardship and governance. Candidates will bring academic credibility, alongside an affinity with creative practice, specialist education or the creative industries. Critically, the Vice-Chancellor will be a visible, human-centred leader who fosters trust, inclusion and belonging. They will demonstrate a deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and a genuine desire to engage with and contribute to Cornwall’s communities, economy and civic life. Falmouth University warmly welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourages applications from those currently underrepresented in higher education leadership. For further details, including the role description and information on how to apply, please visit https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference number 8361. The closing date for applications is 11:59pm BST on Sunday 10th May 2026. For informal inquiries, please contact Eljoh Balajadia at Eljoh.Balajadia@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0)20 3928 7375. 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 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 https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-policy.