JOBS: Open Research and Digital Scholarship Managers (University of Southampton)
Ed Fay
Apologies for cross-posting, etc etc
We have two exciting roles available at the University of Southampton for innovators who can facilitate transformative change to improve the experience of our user communities and the quality of the scholarly environment. Both are outward facing and you will be working with a range of colleagues and users across the University and globally. Please do contact us for an informal discussion – details are below.
Ed Fay and Wendy White
Open Research Development Manager (readvertisment)
Research Engagement
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £37,706 to £47,722 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 04 March 2018
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 959818KX-R
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=959818KX-R
The University of Southampton is seeking an experienced and innovative professional as Open Research Development Manager. Based in the Research Engagement Division of the Library, this is a leadership role working as a contributor to the Library’s Policy and Strategy Forum and closely with the Senior Management Team.
Alongside the Research Data Development Manager you will work with a team of Research Engagement Librarians to shape, develop and manage holistic open research services. You will have strong communication, influencing and listening skills to foster deep partnerships with the academic community, postgraduate researchers and professional experts, engendering long term cultural change.
You will have excellent knowledge of global scholarly communication policy and practice and be able to contribute to local, national and international initiatives to improve business models, standards and knowledge transfer to facilitate innovation. You will have experience of managing and/or contributing to projects and a track record of timely service delivery. Experience of UK funder policy and reporting requirements, including the Research Excellence Framework, is desirable but not essential.
The University is committed to maximising the impact of its open research and this role will include leading the library contribution to University wide research impact and engagement initiatives.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy White, Associate Director (Research Engagement), W.H.White@soton.ac.uk
Digital Scholarship Manager
Content, Collections and Discovery
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £37,706 to £47,722 Per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 27 February 2018
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 973518KX
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=973518KX
The University of Southampton Library and Arts manages a diverse collection of primary sources, rare books, and digital content supporting research and education across all faculties and subjects.
We are seeking a Digital Scholarship Manager to manage the development of innovative Library services supporting digital research and education, developing programmes and projects of digital transformation with a focus on Library collections and content, including digitisation, digital curation, digital preservation, and promotion of the unique and distinctive information assets of the institution.
The post-holder is pro-active in identifying trends and opportunities in digital transformation and applying insights developed through engagement with internal and external communities of practice to meet University strategic priorities. The role involves joint leadership of the Learning Technologies and Digital Innovation shared service in partnership with iSolutions and is responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the Library web environment ensuring that a high-quality user experience drives a culture of continuous improvement across multiple services and interfaces.
The post-holder manages the Digital Scholarship team (currently c. 5 FTE), maintains relationships with internal and external practitioners working in the digital transformation of research and education, collaborates with colleagues from across the Archive, Collections, and Engagement teams, and works with other Library managers to ensure the delivery of ambitious and forward-looking strategies for the provision of innovative digital content and the development of digital skills and support services for the University.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ed Fay, Associate Director (Content, Collections, Discovery) E....@soton.ac.uk