University of Duisburg-Essen

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager to join the University of Surrey’s Finance team, playing a pivotal role in developing and delivering the University’s procurement strategy for estates-related goods, services, and capital projects. The role focuses on driving value for money, managing risk, and ensuring compliance, while building strong, commercially effective supplier partnerships that support the University’s long-term estates and sustainability objectives. The role Working in close collaboration with estates teams, project managers, and key stakeholders to understand operational and project-specific requirements, you will enable the delivery of fit-for-purpose procurement solutions that improve asset performance, project outcomes, and lifecycle value. While the primary focus is estates, construction, maintenance, and facilities management, the role may also support wider University procurement initiatives as required.  Key responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the Estates category strategy Establishing and managing effective framework agreements Providing commercial leadership and stakeholder influence Leading complex sourcing, tendering, and negotiations Driving commercial value and performance improvement Improving supplier management, standardisation, and systems Ensuring governance, contracts, and capability development About you The role requires a solid understanding of capital works projects, including construction, refurbishment programmes, and infrastructure maintenance. Flexibility of approach is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration with internal colleagues and other stakeholders to define and agree specific role responsibilities. You will also have: Highly developed knowledge of procurement principles and practices, particularly Estates Facilities and Commercial Services related procurement Significant experience in managing complex procurements in a services organisation, including advertising, tendering, contract drafting, negotiation and managing supplier relationships Strong operational knowledge of JCT and NEC suite of contracts The proven ability to lead procurement related business improvement and organisational change projects What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. How to apply To apply please upload your CV and cover letter to the University website. Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Jones via n.p.jones@surrey.ac.uk  Please note, we are not looking for any external agency support on this role at this time. 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

FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   The University: The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. Our faculty work closely with the industry on translational research and innovation as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience, attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy. The Hospitality Business Programme (BHB): The Bachelor of Hospitality Business with Honours is a direct honours degree programme. It is the first and only hospitality business degree programme offered by an autonomous university in Singapore. The programme aims to nurture hospitality leaders who are passionate about making positive and tangible contributions to the industry. Qualifications: Applicants must be committed to excellence in discovery, teaching, and service to the hospitality and tourism industries. An applicant is required to have a Doctoral Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or a related field (e.g., Data Analytics, Big Data, Entrepreneurship, Asset Management, AI), preferably with extensive management experience in the hospitality and tourism business, excellent teaching experience, and a strong publication record (e.g., industry or community reports), or has the potential to excel in these three areas. Principal Duties: The Hospitality Business Programme (BHB) is seeking a Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in one or two of the following areas: Hospitality Tech / Digitalization / AI Application in Hospitality and Tourism / AI Marketing Data Analytics / Big Data Hospitality Investment and Development / Asset Management (Hospitality) Entrepreneurship Additionally, the successful candidate will conduct funded industry-relevant research, teach courses in their areas of expertise, and supervise capstone students in relevant topics. They are also granted paid leave to undertake consultancy work with industry and/or spend time attached to industry. As a young university, we encourage innovation and seek the most qualified candidates to join us in realising our vision. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding for industry-relevant research, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled and work-ready graduates. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the SIT website.

We are seeking a Registered Midwife active on the NMC register to join the Midwifery Team in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health at the University of Southampton covering a period of maternity leave. The team is experienced, friendly, and supportive and is enthusiastic and committed to developing Midwives of the future who can innovate and lead change. You will be involved in the delivery of our pre-registration BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme, leading to registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will have an exceptional understanding of issues facing contemporary midwifery practice. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for outstanding midwifery education and has a dynamic vision for how education and research can transform health care. You will facilitate teaching, learning and assessment, provide academic guidance to students, and support practice assessors and supervisors. You will have a commitment to excellence in the development of future Midwives. You will be innovative and creative, using these skills to further advance the delivery of the programme, and to further enhance our national and international reputation as a centre of excellence for midwifery education. You will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced academics to support your own ongoing professional development. Ideally, you will have considerable experience of working in a higher education institution and will have been involved the delivery of a Midwifery programme. However, we are also keen to hear from you if you are an experienced clinician, working clinically but with proven educational skills and experience. Ideally you will hold a PhD or be working towards such a qualification. The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide. Midwifery at Southampton was ranked 3rd in England in the Guardian University Guide 2026. The University of Southampton is a leading University for Health Sciences research, ranked in the top 3 UK universities in the overall quality of our research, with our research environment scoring top marks (REF 2021). As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance, as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our people and are open to a flexible working approach. For informal enquiries, please contact Paula Libberton P.Libberton@soton.ac.uk. Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.