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The Role and the Department The Head of Finance & Procurement Systems and Transformation will lead the digital transformation of Finance & Procurement Services across the University. The role is accountable for optimising the Oracle Fusion environment, strengthening systems integrations, and delivering a finance systems efficiency programme that enables the strategic use of digital solutions. Acting as a strategic bridge between functional finance requirements and technical delivery, the postholder will ensure finance systems developments are technically robust, operationally effective, and enhance user experience and stakeholder confidence. The role will drive end to end process improvement and change management to deliver robust, efficient, and future proof financial operations, including the introduction of AI-enabled capabilities within the service. The role will have 3 direct reports across a team of 12 and will combine operational oversight (including responsibility for the Finance Service Support Helpdesk) with strategic leadership of transformation, continuous improvement and systems optimisation across the Services. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub.Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: Working at Durham You'll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally.There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University.All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme. Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16. Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions. Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools.If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The International Student Recruitment team at the University of Surrey is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join as the International Officer for the Middle East and Africa. This role focuses on increasing applications and enrolments from international students in this dynamic region. As the International Officer, you will support the development and implementation of a strategic plan to boost applications and enrolments from the Middle East and Africa. Key responsibilities include building relationships with international schools, managing a network of recruitment agents, attending recruitment events, and organising on-campus activities. About you We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in international student recruitment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing overseas recruitment and a comprehensive understanding of the international recruitment sector, both from a commercial and cultural perspective. You will be confident in delivering presentations, managing complex projects, and organising events, with a strong proficiency in IT skills. International travel will be a key component of this role, so applicants must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel up to 12 weeks per year. What we can offer In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further Information To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be a suitable candidate for the role The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Further details Job Description

Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $89,313 - $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to March 2028) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_Postdoctoral Fellow_Academic Level A.pdf The Position The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to a project funded under the DARPA Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum Computing (HARQ) program, “A memory-enabled linear optics quantum processor”, with Principal Investigator A/Prof Rose Ahlefeldt. The project goal is to build and demonstrate a multifunctional device, using erbium-based crystals, capable of all telecom optical quantum state generation, storage, and processing operations required for a quantum-teleportation-based interconnect between quantum computers. The successful candidate will be based at the University under the supervision of A/Prof. Rose Ahlefeldt, and will be responsible for the development of a cryogenic system for testing and optimising the device performance, as well as developing single-photon detection systems for entanglement distribution. Beyond this focus, the successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the program, including student supervision, publication and report writing, and communicating results to the funding body, international teams, and the public. They will have the opportunity to present results at national and international conferences and meetings with the broader HARQ  performer teams. This is a multi-disciplinary project, sitting at the intersection of quantum optics, atom-light physics, and solid state physics, with a long-term goal to commercialise the developed technology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in this process, along with developing a broad range of quantum technology expertise. The Person To excel in this role, you will be a motivated experimental problem-solver, with: A PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement) in experimental optical, solid state, or quantum physics. Demonstrated expertise in an area related to optical quantum technology. Particularly desirable is expertise in rare earth or solid-state coherent spectroscopy; quantum optics; or quantum technology applications of atom-light physics. Experience with low temperature measurements in cryogenic systems, or single-photon-level optical measurements (continuous or discrete variable). A strong motivation to work with a collaborative team to deliver achieve project milestones throughout the project duration. Demonstrated ability to foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environments. The School The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, Rose Ahlefeldt, T: +61 2 6125 9274, E: rose.ahlefeldt@anu.edu.au. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)