Assistant jobs in Sawston

You will bring strong attention to detail, time‑management skills and the ability to work confidently under tight deadlines.

You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world.

You will manage diaries and meetings, prepare and produce papers and minutes, maintain statutory records and act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This opportunity suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, values-driven charity and enjoys combining executive support with governance responsibilities.

You will bring strong attention to detail, time‑management skills and the ability to work confidently under tight deadlines.

You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world.

You will be working under the Library Manager to revamp and refresh our library and our library services. This role is integral to the delivery of our Open Science Roadmap and your work will be supporting the Sanger Institute’s founding principle that science is a public good.

You will be expected to take on projects and drive them forward, while also providing services to users.

You will be responsible for entering hybrid barley varieties into the European market, particularly UK and France. This involves continuous strengthening our hybrid pools, collaboration with seed production and commercial teams, and well as implementing results from ongoing research activities.

Labourer Required – Cambridge Start Date: Wednesday 4th February Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm Labourer Role We are currently recruiting for a reliable labourer to start on a contract in Cambridge. Labourer Duties - Lifting and moving materials - General labouring duties - Site clearance and support - Assisting trades and site management Labourer Requirements - Ability to carry out...

Join our clients team as a Tyre Fitter in Saffron Walden, where they are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Tyre Fitter to join their busy workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a reputable automotive business that values its staff and offers excellent benefits. Benefits: Competitive starting salary of £30,000, with an OTE of £35,000 Achievable bonus...

Portuguese Face-to-Face Interpreter Cambridge Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive Rates (Details on Request) Languages: Farsi About Us LanguageLine Solutions is one of the UK's market-leading Language Service Providers, delivering face-to-face interpreting services to police forces, NHS Trusts, local authorities, schools, and commercial clients both in the UK and internationally. We are proud...

You will lead the planning and delivery of software-led projects, often alongside electronics or embedded systems teams, across a range of industries.

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of technical projects with significant software components across a range of sectors.

Job Title: Mobile Commercial Gas EngineerLocation: Cambridge Region - Down M11 (Chelmsford, Colchester, Bishop Stortford)Contract Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £45,000 – £48,000 DOEBenefits: Company Van & Fuel Card | Paid Travel Time | On-Call Allowance (1 in 11) | Flexible BenefitsROLE OVERVIEWTrevett Services are looking for a Mobile Commercial Gas Engineer on a growing contract with one of...

Job Title: Patient Pathway CoordinatorType of Business: Public SectorLocation: Cambridge, CB2 0QQ Salary: Up to £31,492.50Contract: Full time temporary until 31 March 2026GI Group are now seeking dedicated and experienced Patient Pathway Coordinators to cover full time temporary positions for our Public Sector client. The Pathway Coordinators will play a vital role in supporting patient care by...

Location: Cambridge (CB21)Type: TemporaryDuration: 8 weeks initially, could be extended or go permanentHours: 40 hours per week, 08:00-16:30 with 30 minutes lunch breakSalary: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour, dependent on experienceJob Reference: 35971Free lunch, hot and cold drinks provided for all staff!Would you like to work for a successful, growing, family feel company, where you are valued for...

You will be involved in the design of trackside and off-track drainage systems, working closely with senior engineers and supporting delivery across rail and civil infrastructure schemes.

You will be an experienced manager of people and an entrepreneurial thinker with a track record in initiating concepts and project managing them through to completion, within agreed budget constraints, timescales and quality standards.

You will be agile in response to changing requirements with a focus on efficiency and continuous process improvement.

You will support the design, development, and validation of fiber-optic components and assemblies (e.g. connectors, optical hermetic assemblies, or packaging).

You will conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental testing using industry-standard equipment (e.g., interferometers, optical power meters, pressure testers).

Can't find your perfect role? We're always looking for bright people who can help us provide an outstanding service to our clients but would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have skills in these areas: embedded software, electronics and mechanical engineering. If you believe you've got the experience and attributes to excel at Team, tell us why by completing the application...

You will challenge their thinking, helping them to make more informed financial and operational decisions to help drive the business strategy.

You will work closely with all areas of the Charity, forming good relationships with stakeholders, providing real‐time financial support and analysis.

You will work closely with our clients in running innovation projects, workshops and spotting new ideas and technology in R&D and product development projects. Working with the inventors, engineers and scientists, you will support them in finding the best ways of protecting the ideas, concepts and Intellectual Property (IP) generated.

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Responsibilities Oversee a hybrid barley breeding program across the UK and France with a clear focus on variety development. Manage and develop junior breeders, assistant breeders, and technical staff. Further develop male and female pools based on existing breeding programs in Europe. Collaborate with KWS barley breeding and research teams to optimize resources and knowledge. Interact with seed...