Content Procurement Senior Manager

This is a re-advertisement of recent vacancy 179798. Previous applicants need not apply.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford University.

About the role

We are transforming how we work to better deliver the needs of library users and reflect the changing environment of the sector.  This has opened up a new senior manager position to drive the new direction and strengthen team alignment.

If you are passionate about making a positive change, are motivated by data analytics and innovative problem solving and have experience in successfully streamlining team practices, we’d love to hear from you.

A background in Higher Education is preferable, however if you are an experienced senior manager with a background in procurement, data or finance with transferable skills and experience, please do not hesitate to apply.

This role supports some home working, up to 2 days per week on average.

About You

You will bring strong leadership skills and proven data analytical abilities, with a track record of contributing to strategic planning, driving change initiatives, and delivering process improvements. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working across a broad portfolio, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Eleanor McVey, Head of Collections Management & Transformation, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (eleanor.mcvey@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 28 November 2025 can be considered, we will contact candidates should this date be extended. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 8 December, but please note this is subject to change.

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