Open Access Adviser

Ever wanted to work in an institution that is home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials?

Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery, Cambridge University Libraries and Archives house unique treasures and research materials made up of nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects.

The role

Join the Open Research team at University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives and help support the University's commitment to open research.  We are recruiting two posts to work within the Open Research team at the University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives:- <li>one full time post on a permanent basis.</li> <li>one part time post (18.25 hours) on a fixed-term for 2-years basis.</li>

Please advise which role you are applying for in your application.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in open access and publishing while working with researchers, students and colleagues across a world-leading university.

As Open Access Adviser you will

• Deposit a range of research outputs into the institutional repository, Apollo.
• Provide expert advice and support on open access and deliver occasional training on open access and related areas.
• Handle payment requests and process invoices.
• Monitor and report on open access compliance of research outputs.
• Contribute to Open Research team activities such as communications, meeting organisation and supporting open research events.

What we are looking for

• An understanding of academic publishing and open access.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality services.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities such as part-time hours, and staggered hours.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days.
• Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).
• Discounts on major retailers.
• Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the part time role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from woman and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

For informal enquiries please contact Lynne Meehan, Research Services Manager, at lm746@cam.ac.uk.

Interview date: 20th or 21st October 2026

For further details please refer to the Further Particulars. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference VE51096 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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