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  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Research Associate (Fixed Term)

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £37,694-£46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focused on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. We are looking to appoint a Research Associate to join the…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £35,608-£46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 23 Jul 2026

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. This is an interesting opportunity for a data scientist to work at the Institute of Astronomy (IoA), University of Cambridge, as part of the Gaia team…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £27,319-£31,236
    Full time
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    We are looking for an organised, proactive individual to help in this varied role. The Learning and Development Coordinator will work within the CAM Doctoral Training Partnership [DTP] to provide administrative support to the DTP with a…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £34,610 - £35,608 £37,694 - £46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    Research 5 (Research Assistant): £33,002 - £35,608 Research 7 (Research Associate*) £37,694 - £46,049 (Full-time or part time considered at min 0.8 FTE) The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS) Institute seeks a talented early…

  • CouncilCambridgeshire
    Scott House, 5 George Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
    £41,958 - £44,822
    Full time
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 7 Jul 2026

    Do you have a passion for, and experience in, supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people, their needs, experiences, and their future? Are you enthusiastic and have the child’s voice at the heart of everything you…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Scalford Drive, Peterborough, East of England, PE1 4TR
    £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only position, Salary will be Pro Rata'd, Monday - Friday 12:15 - 13:30pm
    permanent
    Listed 13 Jul 2026
    Closes 30 Aug 2026

    We are looking for a dedicated and professional lunchtime play worker to join our OPAL team at Welland Academy. The Play Worker will support and facilitate meaningful and productive child-initiated play during the school day in accordance…

  • CouncilCambridgeshire

    Arts Business Administrator

    Cambridgeshire Council Jobs

    Histon, United Kingdom
    £25,948
    Full time
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    You will be providing friendly, efficient, customer-facing, front-line public services to clients and partners of Cambridgeshire Music within our Business Team. You will need to be able to work on occasion on evenings at some weekends, as…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £31,236-£35,608 pro rata
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    The Centre for Geopolitics invites applications for a part-time (0.25 FTE) Research Coordinator to support 'Beyond the Downing Street Accord: Assessing the Strengths and Limitation of UK-Republic of Korea Partnership in addressing Global…

  • CouncilCambridgeshire

    Cyclical Highway Maintenance Lead

    Cambridgeshire Council Jobs

    New Shire Hall Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus Weald, United Kingdom
    £41,958 - £44,822
    Full time
    Listed 18 Feb 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    Are you a vibrant leader with a passion for delivering effective cyclical highway maintenance? Join us in shaping the future of our highways! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the Cyclical…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £35,608-£46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    The Centre for Climate Repair (CCR) is a multidisciplinary research centre hosted within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge. Led by a Director and three Deputy Directors,…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Staff Nurse

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB21 5EF
    £32,073 to £39,043 a year
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Mulberry 1, thisis a 14-bedded acute assessment mental health ward for adults aged 18-65 years. As part of our commitment to high-quality care, Mulberry 1…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    SEN Teaching Assistant

    Academy, ages 4 to 11

    Goodwin Walk, Peterborough, East of England, PE4 6NR
    Pathway 3, £20,500 - £21,861 per annum(FTE £27,254 - £29,064)plus an additional allowance of £1,331
    permanent
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 10 Jul 2026

    SEN Hub Teaching Assistant Contract: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week) Working pattern : 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Pathway 3, £20,500 - £21,861 per annum(FTE £27,254 - £29,064)plus an…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Administrator

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

    Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5BQ
    £25,760 to £27,476 a year
    Listed 10 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    Assertive Outreach Team administration service is recruiting a Support Administrator to be part of an exciting and innovative remodel that's going to provide essential administration support to our clinical services enabling them to focus…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Trainee Plaster Technician

    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB2 2QQ
    £28,392 to £31,157 a year
    Listed 3 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    BAND 4 TRAINING POST PLASTER TECHNICIAN An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team within the Plaster room as a Trainee Orthopaedic Technician. The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £47,389-£59,966
    fixed term
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 8 Nov 2026

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the…

  • CouncilCambridgeshire

    Social Worker - Leaving Care Team

    Cambridgeshire Council Jobs

    Huntingdon or Ely, United Kingdom
    £41,958 - £44,822
    Full time
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    Are you passionate about improving outcomes for young people, skilled in trauma‑informed and strengths‑based practice, and confident supporting adolescents through what can be a challenging and transformative stage of life? We’re seeking…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Federation HR Lead

    Academy, ages 7 to 11

    Station Road, Huntingdon, East of England, PE26 1JA
    Between £38,511 and £40,446
    permanent
    Listed 7 Jul 2026
    Closes 8 Jul 2026

    This is a pivotal role within our federation, responsible for leading and coordinating HR administration and people processes across both schools. Working closely with the Executive Principal, school leaders and the Trust HR team, you…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Reeves Way, Peterborough, East of England, PE1 5LQ
    £24,818.00 - £29,245.00 Annually (Actual) GAT 6/7
    permanent
    Listed 14 Jul 2026
    Closes 31 Aug 2026

    We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Literacy and Library Catch up Support Assistant to join our friendly team here at City of Peterborough Academy. This role is central to improving literacy outcomes across the academy and…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB4 1PX
    £54,499 to £67,325 a year
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic resident doctor (F3 equivalent) to help deliver the Early Psychosis Mission, a large national project in early psychosis. The role will entail patient contact and research experience, and is…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Chief Animal Technician

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £31,236-£35,608
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 21 Jul 2026

    Applications are invited for a motivated and experienced Chief Animal Technician to be part of a hard working team in a busy University Biomedical Service facility situated in south Cambridge. As a member of a hard working team you will…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £37,694-£46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position investigating liquid crystalline elastomers at the Cavendish Laboratory. The aim of project is to…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Teacher of Geography

    Academy, ages 11 to 16

    Gibraltar Lane, Cambridge, East of England, CB24 4RS
    MPS/UPS
    fixed term
    Listed 6 Jul 2026
    Closes 13 Jul 2026

    Teacher of Geography Job overview Salary: MPS/UPS Hours of work: Core school hours Fixed Term until 31st December 2026 We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography to join our wonderful community. We have a large and supportive…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £42,254-£56,535
    fixed term
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 31 Jul 2026

    The Department of Physics invites applications for a Senior Teaching Associate in the field of Computational Continuum Modelling and High Performance Computing to support the teaching and assessment of the MPhil in Scientific Computing…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Cover Supervisor

    Academy, ages 11 to 18

    Mountsteven Avenue, Peterborough, East of England, PE4 6HX
    Pathway 4, £25,638 - £27,371 per annum (FTE £29,540 - £31,537)
    permanent
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 10 Jul 2026

    Cover Supervisor Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week) Working pattern : 7.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Pathway 4, £25,638 - £27,371 per annum (FTE £29,540 - £31,537) Site: Queen Katharine…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £33,002-£35,608
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 15 Jul 2026

    We are looking to recruit a highly enthusiastic and motivated full-time Research Assistant to join the group of the late Prof. Greg Hannon. The Hannon laboratory are internationally recognised for their contributions to small RNA…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    IPS Employment Specialist - Drug and Alcohol Team

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB1 3DF
    £32,073 to £39,043 a year
    Listed 7 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    Could you help people in recovery build brighter futures through employment? Join CPFT as an Employment Specialist and use the IPS approach to support individuals receiving drug and alcohol treatment into meaningful, sustainable paid…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Nuclear Medicine Physics Technologist

    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB2 0QQ
    £39,959 to £48,117 a year
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 12 Jul 2026

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nuclear Medicine Physics team at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a development post offering a structured career pathway from Band 6 Nuclear Medicine Physics Technologist to Band 7 Clinical…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Research Governance Assistant

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB21 5EF
    £32,073 to £39,043 a year
    Listed 13 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    The Research Governance Assistant will; Manage the research governance for a portfolio of non-sponsored studies across a number of specialties within the Trust. Manage the review process of amendments to approved research studies. Manage…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £34,610 - £35,608 £37,694 - £46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    An exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the group of Prof. Jake Harris at the Department of Plant Sciences. The laboratory is situated on the Downing Site in Cambridge and houses state-of-the-art…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Project Co-ordinator (Fixed Term)

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £33,951-£39,906
    fixed term
    Listed 24 Jun 2026
    Closes 7 Jun 2026

    The Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Project Coordinator to provide project coordination support for IT infrastructure and software development projects within the department and the…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    OH Senior Nurse Advisor

    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB2 0QQ
    £49,387 to £56,515 a year
    contract
    Listed 2 Jul 2026
    Closes 14 Jul 2026

    This is an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Health (OH) and Wellbeing team as an OH Senior Nurse Advisor. You will play an important part in the work of the busy OH service by providing clinical, professional and managerial…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £33,951-£39,906
    temporary
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 21 Jul 2026

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Coordinator to provide HR advice and deliver on a range of HR processes for the Health, Safety and Regulated Facilities Division (HSRF). Working alongside the Director of…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Bank Nurse - Physical & Mental Health

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB21 5EF
    £32,073 to £39,043 a year
    Flexible
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 13 Jul 2026

    Are you looking for Flexible working across Cambridgeshire? We are looking to recruit Bank Nurses who are highly motivated & clinically skilled first level registered nurses in either Physical or Mental Health. Mental Health Nurses will…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £35,608-£46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. Professor Tuomas Knowles is looking for a research laboratory manager. This role is an integral member of Professor Knowles group based in the Department…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £47,389-£59,966
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 21 Sept 2026

    The Department of Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute invite applications for a University Assistant Professorship in Polar Studies. The post is available from 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The ideal…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia and Neuroscience

    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge CB2 0QQ
    £78,504.23 a year
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 7 Jul 2026

    Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia and Neuroscience at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, commencing on 03 February 2027 & 04 August 2027.…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    Grade 5 £34,610 - £35,608 Grade 7 £37,694 - £46,049
    fixed term
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in computational genomics and long-read transcriptomics to join the Gustavsson Group at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. The post is fixed term for 2 years…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Small Animal Head Nurse

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £42,254-£56,535
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 8 May 2026

    The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Small Animal Head Nurse to lead our inpatient nursing team. QVSH provides 24-hour multidisciplinary small animal referral care, alongside supporting a…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Student Support Assistant

    Free School, ages 11 to 19

    Park Crescent Campus, Peterborough, East of England, PE1 4DZ
    Grade 7 Points 12-19 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.
    permanent
    Listed 6 Jul 2026
    Closes 9 Jul 2026

    Vacancy for Student Support Assistant Salary: Grade 7 Points 12-19 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale. Hours of work: 37 Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30 We are now looking to appoint a Student Support Assistant…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Assistant Registrar (Fixed Term)

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £33,951-£39,906
    fixed term
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 26 Jul 2026

    As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Pupil Support Officer

    Academy, ages 4 to 18

    Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year Salary (actual): ALT Grade F - £24,531.55 to £26,171
    £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Grade F - £24,531.55 to £26,171.99 Annually (Actual)
    fixed term
    Listed 30 Jun 2026
    Closes 6 Jul 2026

    Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year Salary (actual): ALT Grade F - £24,531.55 to £26,171.99 Making a lasting…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Children's Occupational Therapist

    East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

    Huntingdon PE29 7HN
    £39,959 to £48,117 a year
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 12 Jul 2026

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the dynamic therapists at East of England Community Health Care Children's Occupational Therapy Service. We are a fully integrated OT service combining health and…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Qualified Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

    East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

    Wisbech PE13 3AB
    £32,073 to £39,043 a year
    Listed 6 Jul 2026
    Closes 15 Jul 2026

    We have an exciting opportunity a Band 5 Qualified Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join the Fenland Mental Health Support Team with a team base in Wisbech, North Cambs Hospital. *Please only proceed to application if you are a…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire

    Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £33,002-£35,608
    fixed term
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 7 Dec 2026

    Research Assistant in lung-on-chip technologies and studies of airway tissues The Cicuta Lab at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, invites applications for a Research Associate to work on a research grant from the…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £33,002-£35,608
    fixed term
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 7 Jun 2026

    The Maori Lab, based in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, is inviting applications for a Research Assistant to join our research programme investigating RNA transmission between the gut microbiome and its…

  • NHSCambridgeshire

    Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

    East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

    Wisbech PE13 3AB
    £32,073 to £39,043 a year
    Listed 29 Jun 2026
    Closes 15 Jul 2026

    We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join the Fenland Mental Health Support Team with a team base in Wisbech, North Cambs Hospital. *Please only proceed to application if…

  • Public SectorCambridgeshire
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    £31,236-£35,608 pro rata
    Part time
    Listed 1 Jul 2026
    Closes 19 Jul 2026

    Reporting to the Research Grants co-ordinator, this post fulfils a crucial role in assisting the management and administration of all of the research grants and research activity and provides a service to all academic and research staff…

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