At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage open access repositories and support postgraduate research students in an exciting project.
- Company: Join a dynamic university library team with a focus on innovative research support.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for career progression to Grade 7.
- Why this job: Shape the future of research support while enhancing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Library qualification and experience in open access publishing are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33951 - 37694 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated Research Support Librarian (Grade 6, 0.51 FTE, 19 hours per week, job share) to manage our open access repositories, support postgraduate research students, and lead an exciting project to develop digital creative practice portfolios for REF2029. As a key member of the Library & Learning Services team, this career pathway role offers the opportunity to progress to Grade 7 upon attainment of professional accreditation.
About the Role
You will play a key role in supporting and showcasing the University's research. You will manage and develop our research repositories, ensuring the visibility and impact of academic outputs while supporting the University's Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions. Working closely with researchers, the Research Support Office and academic Schools, you will provide expert guidance on open research, copyright, licensing, data protection and funder compliance, as well as design and deliver engaging training on open research practices. You will also support postgraduate researchers through library skills training and enquiry services, contribute to the ongoing development of Library & Learning Services, and continually enhance your own professional expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of research support and maximise the reach and impact of research across the University.
About You
- Qualification in library/information management (or appropriate equivalent)
- Post-qualification experience in a relevant post
- Understanding of issues relevant to open access publishing, including knowledge of copyright and data protection
- Ability to plan and deliver research skills training
- Experience in supporting open access research or research data management
- Knowledge of the UK Higher Education research environment
- Post-qualification experience of working in an academic library
- EPrints or Figshare experience
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £17,434 rising to £19,356 per annum, pro rata £33,951 - £37,694. Salary Grade 7 - Starting from £19,916 rising to £22,328 per annum, pro rata £38,784 - £43,482. The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 1.5 working days on campus.
The post-holder may be required to contribute to a rota of evening and/or weekend duties. During which time they may be responsible for the delivery of the entire front-facing service. The post-holder could be required to work at any campus. Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including:
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme).
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time).
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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