Job Description
Repository Specialist
Fully Remote
University Library & Digital Research Services
Contract Outside of IR35 - Rate Negotiable
Overview
\n We are seeking an experienced Repository Specialist to support the ongoing development and enhancement of our research data services. This role will play a key part in the migration of the University's primary research repository, ensuring robust repository infrastructure, effective data management practices, and the delivery of insightful reporting and dashboards. The successful candidate will have a blend of repository systems expertise, research data management knowledge, and data visualisation skills, helping to improve access to, management of, and reporting on institutional research outputs and datasets.
Key Responsibilities
Research Repository
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- Support the migration and ongoing development of the University's research repository platform.
- Configure, maintain, and optimise repository infrastructure and associated integrations.
- Work with stakeholders across Libraries, Research Services, and IT to ensure repository services meet institutional needs.
- Manage metadata standards, data quality, and interoperability requirements.
- Support integrations with external research systems, funder platforms, and scholarly communications tools.
- Develop processes for repository monitoring, performance management, and service improvement.
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Reporting & Dashboard Development
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- Design and develop dashboards that bring together data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Create reports and visualisations supporting operational, strategic, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify reporting requirements and KPIs.
- Develop automated reporting solutions where possible.
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Stakeholder Engagement
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- Work closely with Library Services, Research & Innovation teams, and IT colleagues.
- Translate technical concepts into clear and accessible language for non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to service reviews, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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