Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Director Content and Scholarship to join our team within the Directorate of Learning Resources at Oxford Brookes University. The Directorate is a highly regarded department encompassing the university library, special collections and archives, digital services, and design and media teams.

You will lead the development and delivery of library content, the digital library environment, and specialist research services. As a member of the senior leadership team you will take a leading role in the strategic planning and management of the directorate, work with colleagues across the university on key priorities, and deputise for the Director of Learning Resources.

You will have knowledge and experience of library content management, the scholarly publishing and research environment, an understanding of digital library developments, and the ability to translate strategy into outcomes. With experience of leading and developing teams you will have an inclusive leadership approach and the ability to motivate and support teams through change.

This is a newly revised role with a number of opportunities to lead innovative approaches to content, engage in digital transformation, and enhance our support for Open Scholarship. It is an exciting time to join the University and the Learning Resources Directorate as we develop a new strategic approach and we work towards the delivery of the University\'s Strategy for 2035 where you will make a valuable contribution to our continued success.

We are positive about hybrid working and the post is open to flexible working arrangements in agreement with the Director of Learning Resources.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Curtis, Director of Learning Resources at hcurtis@brookes.ac.uk.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 23rd October.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You\'ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

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