Delivery Lead,

Job Title: Delivery Lead
Cambridge, Coventry, Gateshead, UK – Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
 

Are you ready to lead the delivery of innovative digital solutions that will transform assessment worldwide?
As part of our Digital Exams programme, we're driving forward a strategy of digital transformation to support teaching, learning, and assessment globally. To help us achieve this, we're looking for a Delivery Lead to take ownership of delivering complex, high-impact digital services and capabilities.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
We are recruiting for a Delivery Lead to work as part of our multi-disciplinary Digital Products & Services team. You will work at the heart of our digital innovation activity, partnering with Product Managers, Product Owners, Change Managers, and technology providers to deliver new capabilities that enable the launch of innovative digital assessments. You'll lead cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies, manage pilots to validate new services, and ensure successful transition of projects into business-as-usual operations.

Leading the delivery of digital services and solutions across multiple projects.
~Managing prioritised backlogs and applying Agile practices to ensure successful outcomes.
~Acting as a key liaison with technology partners and suppliers to ensure solutions meet business needs.
~Supporting the definition and implementation of BAU processes for new digital products.


This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.
 
We're looking for someone with proven experience in delivering complex digital projects in an Agile environment. You'll have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate strategy into tactical execution. Experience of Agile delivery and backlog management (Scrum or Kanban certification desirable).
~Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery forward.
~A proactive, innovative mindset and a passion for digital transformation in education.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
 
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
~28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
~Discretionary annual bonus
~Group personal pension scheme
~Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
~Green travel schemes

 
The closing date for all applications will be 11th January 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 19th January 2026. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. Final stage virtual interview via MS Teams.
 
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.
 
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