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We have two great opportunities for Procurement Category Managers to join the University of Surrey’s Finance team, playing a pivotal role in developing and delivering the University’s procurement strategy for IT, digital, and technology-enabled services The roles will focus on securing value for money, managing commercial and delivery risk, and building effective supplier partnerships that support the University’s ambitious digital plans and long-term operational resilience. We currently have two positions available – one on a permanent basis and the other on a fixed term basis for an initial period of 12 months. The role Working in close collaboration with IT Services, digital teams, project leads, and senior stakeholders to understand technical, operational, and strategic requirements, you will enable the delivery of fit-for-purpose procurement solutions that support service reliability, cyber resilience, innovation, and scalability. While the primary focus is IT and digital categories, the role may also support wider University procurement initiatives where technology is a key enabler. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the IT and Digital category strategy Establishing and managing effective frameworks and commercial models 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 strong understanding of IT and digital procurement, including software licensing, cloud and hosting services, infrastructure, hardware, applications, and managed services. Flexibility of approach is essential, along with the ability to provide clear commercial leadership and work collaboratively with internal project teams, technical experts, IT colleagues, finance and cost management colleagues, and other senior stakeholders to define and deliver successful outcomes. You will also have: Highly developed knowledge of procurement principles and practices, particularly IT and Digital Services related procurement Significant experience in managing complex procurements in a services organisation, including advertising, tendering, contract drafting, negotiation and managing supplier relationships 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 these roles 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,  Further details Job Description

As a member of the Contracts Team, you will play a key role in preparing, negotiating and executing contracts ensuring that the interests of the University are protected in relation to intellectual property, contract research, consultancy and technical services, thereby enabling significant commercialisation outcomes to be achieved. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: An honours degree, preferably in law or related discipline. Relevant experience and expertise in successful contract preparation, negotiation and execution. Experience of successfully building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This post is available until 30 November 2028.Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

Influential academic leadership opportunity to shape the future of business education Full-time, fixed-term basis for up to five years Based at ACU's North Sydney or Melbourne campus; with a national focus Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public institution grounded in Catholic tradition, dedicated to academic excellence, human dignity and the common good. Ranked among the top Catholic universities globally, ACU has seven campuses across Australia, a campus in Rome, Italy and a rapidly growing online presence through ACU Online. Reporting to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Law and Business, the Dean of the Peter Faber Business School (PFBS) will provide exceptional academic and strategic leadership, to advance excellence across learning and teaching, research and external engagement, while strengthening the school's contribution to ACU's mission and strategic priorities. The school is committed to developing reflective, ethical and globally minded business leaders. All programs are underpinned by Catholic Social Teaching and the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education, with community engagement embedded within the undergraduate experience. The school holds prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing it among the top six per cent of business schools worldwide. The Dean will lead the development and implementation of a clear strategic vision for the school, with a strong focus on course innovation, research performance, professional accreditation, financial sustainability and the enhancement of the student experience. The role requires entrepreneurial leadership, sound financial stewardship and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse academic community across campuses. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant business or management discipline and demonstrate outstanding academic leadership across research and teaching, including high-quality publications and competitive grant success. The successful candidate will also bring a demonstrated track record of successful degree portfolio development, budget and resource management and mentoring of academic staff. Experience maintaining and strengthening professional accreditations, particularly AACSB, will be highly regarded. The capacity to nurture industry and community partnerships, promote interdisciplinary engagement and foster a culture of high performance and collegiality is critical to this appointment. The role demands outstanding interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, together with sophisticated relationship and stakeholder management capability. The ability to align strategic decision-making with ACU's Mission and values will be fundamental to success. ACU has partnered with Kuras Leadership Search for the recruitment of this position. For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Betty Kuras on +61 3 9653 9599 or via email at apply@kurasleadershipsearch.com quoting job code 2625. Applications close: 06-APR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.