Digital and Information Skills Officer

Location: Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EW, with hybrid working

Hours: Full time. Part-time at 0.6 FTE or above can be considered

Contract type: Fixed-term for 3 years

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Bodleian Libraries’ Information Skills team at an exciting time as we transform information literacy support for Oxford’s students and researchers, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

You will help develop and deliver our iSkills programme, create guidance and training on the responsible use of AI in research, explore innovative AI tools and support subject librarians in developing discipline-specific support for departments. You will also work with teams across the University to help shape the Bodleian’s approach to AI policy, digital literacy and emerging technologies.

This is a fixed-term post for 3 years. The role is available full time at 37.5 hours per week, although part-time working at 0.6 FTE or above can be considered. Hybrid working is also supported.

About You

You will be educated to degree level, or have equivalent professional experience, be proficient in information retrieval and critical evaluation skills.

You will have knowledge of AI and Machine Learning gained through study or professional experience, alongside strong digital, communication and organisational skills.

You will be comfortable working independently, learning new technologies and communicating complex ideas clearly to different audiences.

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

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

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. CVs alone will not be considered.

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 Helen Bond, Information Skills Coordinator, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (helen.bond@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the GLAM Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 7 October 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 30 October.

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