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Katsina, Nigeria
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Umaru Musa Yar’adua University was founded by the state government as Katsina University in 2006. The university took its current name in honour of the former state governor Umaru Musa Yar'Adua who became be president of Nigeria and died in 2010. The university started with 26 courses spread across faculties of education, humanities and natural and applied sciences. It has subsequently added law, social and management science, medicine and a postgraduate school. The university has plans to open faculties of veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, agriculture, social science, engineering and environmental studies. The main campus is located just outside Katsina. The university dairy and poultry farm is located at Ministra in Malumfashi district. Six academic journals are published at the university including the Al-Hikma Journal of Islamic Studies.

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United Kingdom, Guildford


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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


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United Kingdom, Birmingham


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Head of Reward, Systems and Data

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

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Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford


Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: People and Culture 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: For 18 months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £61,000 to £70,548 per annum, with potential progression up to £86,275 per annum Apply by: 08/03/2026 Role Description We are inviting applications from innovative and experienced HR specialists to join our People & Culture senior leadership team on a fixed-term basis. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our reward strategy, optimising HR systems and processes, and driving data-led decision-making across the University. About the Role Reporting to the Director of People and Culture Operations, you will lead on reviewing and revising our existing pay framework, provide expert support to the Remuneration Committee, and champion the effective use of technology and analytics within the People & Culture function. You will also play a key role in delivering tangible continuous improvement initiatives, including the enhancement of existing systems and processes and upskilling the team in the use of AI and management information to enhance efficiency and insight. About You You will have significant experience in developing reward strategy, pay framework design, HR systems and MI reporting. Already operating at management level, you will have proven experience of working effectively with colleagues at all levels, quickly identifying priorities, and establishing trusted relationships in order to deliver required changes. 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. 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, confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Helen Perkins, Director of People & Culture, on (E): helen.perkins@cranfield.ac.uk Closing date for receipt of applications: 8 March 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.

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£61,000 to £70,548 per annum, with potential progression up to £86,275 per annum

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20 Feb 2026

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