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We seek an exceptional Director of Procurement and Commercial to lead procurement, commercial and contract management for the University. This senior role will shape how the University secures value, manages commercial risk and delivers outcome-focused services through external suppliers.You will lead a function of around 25 colleagues, developing a unified, customer-focused culture. You will establish the procurement and commercial strategy, build a forward plan for external spend, and ensure supplier relationships and contracts support financial sustainability, supply chain security and strategic objectives.About the roleAs our senior procurement and commercial authority, you will advise senior leaders on major procurement, commercial and contract matters, including high-value and high-risk projects. You will oversee complex negotiations, strengthen contract and supplier relationship management, and ensure governance, probity and risk-based controls across external spend of approximately £300 million per annum.You will be a key member of the Finance Executive Leadership Team, working closely with the University Executive Board, Executive Directors, and senior stakeholders. Externally, you will represent the University with strategic suppliers, regulators, funding bodies, advisers, sector networks and partners.This role will be hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week on campus.Key responsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for procurement, commercial and contract management.Develop and implement an ambitious procurement and commercial strategy that delivers value for money, service improvement and risk management.Lead high-value and complex commercial and supplier negotiations, advising on financial, legal and reputational implications.Promote and drive strong contract management and supplier relationship management approachesLead and develop a high-performing, collaborative and customer-focused team.Build strong stakeholder relationships and promote a business partnering approach.Support financial planning through a forward pipeline of procurement opportunities, savings targets and commercial risk mitigation.Ensure strong governance, probity and compliance with internal controls and external statutory requirements.About youYou will bring extensive senior-level procurement, commercial and contract management experience in a large, complex organisation, with the credibility and judgement to influence at executive and Board level. You will be commercially astute, confident in high-value negotiations and experienced in governance frameworks that protect probity while enabling effective decisions.You will have a strong record of leading teams through change, setting strategic direction and building trusted relationships across organisational boundaries. You will explain complex commercial matters clearly to non-specialists and be motivated to modernise procurement and commercial practice in support of the University’s success.Essential experience and attributesStrategic leadership experience in procurement, commercial and contract management within a complex organisation.Experience of managing multimillion-pound external spend across goods, works and services.Strong commercial acumen and experience of leading complex, high-value negotiations.Evidence of advising senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.Experience of leading transformational change, service improvement and innovation.Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing professional team.Ability to solve problems and challenge the status quo, balancing pragmatism and commercial approaches within policy.Membership of CIPS or equivalent professional standing, or demonstrable significant commercial expertise and impact.Why join us?This is a rare opportunity to shape a strategically important function. You will enable financial sustainability, improve value, strengthen commercial capability and support the University’s ambitions through excellent procurement and contract management.To apply, please submit your CV, and supporting statement, setting out how your experience, skills and leadership approach meet the role requirements, along with details for 3 referees. Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: Competitive: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience (Level 7) Full Time Permanent

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. Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK, with a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians graduating from our wide variety of programmes each year.We are seeking an experienced teacher of acting who will contribute to the teaching and assessment of acting across our programmes from Foundation through BA, MA and MFA. The postholder will teach a range of classes in acting fundamentals and collaborative principles and will have experience of broad, rigorous actor training with strong knowledge of key methodologies which may include Lecoq, Michael Chekhov, Stanislavski, Meisner, Viewpoints, and others. Depending on individual skillsets and interests, the postholder may also lead devised/adaptation rehearsal projects, with potential opportunities to direct in-house and public productions. Experience of screen acting technique would be desirable. We are actively committed to attracting a broad range of talent to help build a diverse and inclusive staff community at GSA. We recognise the importance of creating and sustaining a working environment where individuals from different backgrounds feel valued, respected and able to contribute fully, and we continue to develop our approach in this area. We are taking steps to identify and reduce potential barriers that may be experienced by staff, applicants and students.Steps taken include using inclusive recruitment practices such as diverse selection panels where possible, providing training to support fair decision-making, and assessing candidates against clear and relevant criteria. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently under-represented, including people from the Global Majority, disabled people, and those who identify as women, non-binary or trans.If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience and would like to join our team then please apply. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Jaq Bessell at [email protected] or Prof Catherine McNamara [email protected] to applyPlease apply including your CV via the University of Surrey website, where you will be asked to complete some criteria questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd September.The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications. Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026 Area: Research & Teaching Salary: £37,694 to £54,893 per annum

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity A Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Chronobiology Research Group at the University of Auckland is available for a project entitled:“Spying on the secret lives of bees: Understanding the importance of eusocial clocks for honeybee behaviour”We have a 20-month position for a post-doctoral scientist to work with us on a Marsden funded grant in which we are investigating honey bee behaviour by monitoring the patterns of electrostatic fields signatures they produce inside the hive.  Using a systems approach, and new technology which allows us to measure the electrostatic charge signatures bees produce and use to communicate inside the hive, we will establish how the honeybee super-clock is controlled in its natural state.Robust daily rhythms are essential to the health and well-being of all organisms, and the breakdown of rhythms can even be used to reliably predict death. Honey bees have a complex social structure controlled by their daily (circadian) clock. This clock is at the heart of the colony structure, and without it the colony cannot function. We currently have a poor understanding of how the honeybee clock ticks. This is because it has not been possible to observe behaviour inside the hive without opening it, which damages the colony and disrupts behaviour.In this project we will use new cutting-edge technology (bee spy) to non-invasively study the honeybee clock in its natural state for the first time. This will enable us to understand how the clock is controlled, and how we can manipulate it to improve the health and management of bees.This is an international collaborative project between the University of Auckland and the Free University of Berlin funded by a grant from the Marsden Fund.This is a fulltime (40 hours per week) fixed term opportunity for 20 months.The salary range for this role is $92,213 - $97,083 based on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About you The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing techniques to record and analyse physiology and behaviour in large high resolution data sets. Previous beekeeping experience would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be working hands-on with bees.You will also have:PhD in a related field, preferably in insect behaviour or neuroscienceA strong background in developing techniques to record and analyse high resolution data sets, physiology and behaviour experience is advantageousComfort carrying out hands-on research with honey bees, preferentially with skills in bee husbandryNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practicesUp to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 18 July 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Guy Warman, via [email protected] , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.  #LI-DNI

Full-time, permanent position  City Campus Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika, and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration, and in the difference the work makes for students, communities, and the world. Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. AUT’s award-winning ICT Services are at the heart of the university’s digital future, delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology services that support world-class teaching, research, and student experiences. Spanning enterprise systems, digital platforms, infrastructure, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and customer-focused support, the directorate works in close partnership with academic and professional teams to drive meaningful change. With close to 150 staff, ICT Services are committed to contributing to AUT's undertaking of preparing future-ready graduates. They are responsible for the technology that supports educators, researchers, and students in New Zealand's only University of Technology. They offer talented technologists the opportunity to work at scale and contribute to a values-led organisation that invests in its people, embraces innovation, and is shaping a more connected, future-focused AUT.  The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Technical Asset Coordinator to join our ICT Services team. In this role, you will support the effective management of AUT’s technology assets, ensuring optimal utilisation, cost efficiency, and compliance across hardware, software, and licensing. You will work closely with stakeholders across the university to enable informed decision-making and maximise value. What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou At AUT you’ll be part of a values-led university with a strong, caring culture, flexible working, generous annual leave, and support to thrive in your role and career. We provide the tools, trust, recognition frameworks, and cultural capability development programmes to help you make a meaningful contribution. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staff. Be part of a collaborative ICT team supporting a leading New Zealand university Opportunity to influence asset optimisation and cost efficiency initiatives Work across a wide range of stakeholders and projects Supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation About you | Ko wai koe As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture. You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued. To be successful in this role, you will have: At least 3 years’ experience in ICT, asset management, procurement, or a similar environment Strong financial literacy, including an understanding of budgets and cost management Experience working with asset management systems and maintaining accurate records Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono  Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criteria listed above. Please note - all applications must be submitted through the online application process on AUT’s careers website. Further Information | Pārongo Anō Start Date: To be negotiated with the successful candidate Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu:  $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) For further information: please send us an enquiry or call 09 921 9499 (recruiters’ option to replace with their name here for recruiter-led roles) Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 20th July 2026, at 11:55 pm  Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96035 *Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.