Open Research manager

As Open Research Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of our Open Access Service, working daily with academic staff, researchers, professional services, and specialist external bodies. You will shape policy, influence sector developments, design innovative training and support, and provide expert advice to senior leaders including the Vice President Research and Associate Deans Research. You will also line manage a small team, contribute to the Library Senior Management Team, and lead annual operational planning for your area of responsibility.

About you

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Substantial relevant work experience in an academic/specialist information service setting or research support service.
• Professional understanding of the current research environment and research agenda, nationally and internationally, with experience of using this to inform service development.
• A broad understanding of the research process and an ability to empathise with those engaged in research at all levels.
• Professional knowledge of open research, including copyright, with developed tactics to keep this knowledge up to date through CPD activities.
• Understanding of bibliometrics and formal and informal methods of measuring research impact,
• A demonstrated ability to communicate complex and sometimes politically sensitive information to audiences at all levels, imparting information and influencing behaviours through approaches tailored to different situations and audiences.
• A proven ability to translate strategy into clear objectives involving the whole team.
• Experience of line managing a small team including recruitment and onboard, performance feedback and management, developing skills and capabilities and an empowering approach.
• Experience of managing a complex Open Research budget (e.g. UKRI block grant, funder requirements, departmental funding)
• Previous experience of direct involvement in contributing to the delivery of REF (Research Excellence Framework) within a library or academic environment.

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