Head of Open Research Services

6 days ago

Ormskirk, United Kingdom Edge Hill University Full time

_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_

**About the Role**

The Head of Open Research Services provides leadership and management of Library and Learning Services contribution to academic research. This is a strategically important role to enhance the University’s research environment, developing and managing relationships, managing the University’s publication and research data repositories, provide expert advice and guidance on scholarly communications, the curation and visibility of research outputs and Research Data Management (RDM).

The role provides specialist knowledge to influence decisions and develop and design research support services. You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of colleagues from across the University, as well as excellent knowledge of the wider UK research environment, including current policy and developments around open research.

**About You**

AsHead of Open Research Services, you will:

- Have experience working within Higher Education, with knowledge of, and experience of open research and open access.
- Be flexible and creative with excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Provide specialist knowledge to influence decisions and develop and design research support services.
- Act as an advocate for Library and Learning Services, providing a clear
- and forward-thinking approach for moving from a compliance culture to an open research culture.
- Lead on the development of research collections and systems within Library and Learning Services.

**Rewards & Benefits**
- A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
- A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

**About Us**

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.

**Salary**: £43,155.00-£48,423.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Relocation assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EHA2328-0523

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