Technical Director of Academic Products

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge University Press Full time

We are seeking a visionary leader to shape the future of our digital products and services at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. As a Technical Director of Academic Products, you will define and execute the technical strategy for our portfolio, ensuring delivery of world-class academic content to global users.

About the role
  • Lead our solution design and engineering functions, delivering scalable and resilient technology systems.
  • Guide R&D initiatives, integrating emerging tech into our academic services.

With a deep understanding of academic publishing, particularly in digital content workflows, peer review systems, and online distribution platforms, you will drive innovation and excellence in our team.

Key qualifications include extensive experience in enterprise software development (Agile/DevOps), with great knowledge of software architecture and modern technology stacks.

We estimate the salary for this position to be £80,000 - £110,000 based on the location in Cambridge, UK.

Benefits
  • 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

We offer a hybrid working organisation with flexible working options from day one. We expect most colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location.



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