Job Description

About the role

The Bodleian Libraries Open Scholarship Support Department provides a central point for advocacy and strategy in the areas of open access, open scholarship, copyright and research data management. The role of Copyright Support Lead is a new, 3-year fixed-term position within the team, reporting to the Head of Copyright and Licensing.

You will be responsible for delivering, in collaboration with the Head of Copyright and Licensing, a comprehensive copyright literacy programme at the Bodleian Libraries and throughout the University of Oxford. You will be required to:
Respond to enquiries received from Oxford staff and students according to an agreed service level Address emerging copyright problems through collaboration with colleagues and create clear guidance that draws on authoritative sources of information Promote copyright literacy by delivering copyright teaching and briefing sessions across the University of Oxford, devising bespoke sessions where required Develop and maintain an intellectual property rights (IPR) risk management framework to ensure that digitisation projects apply a consistent and auditable approach to rights research and clearance.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 3 years. The role supports a hybrid office/remote working arrangement, typically allowing for an average of 3 days per week working from home, though this arrangement is flexible.

About You

You will have a detailed knowledge of copyright law, or an equivalent field of information law/policy, as well as experience working in the higher education or cultural heritage sectors. You will have a degree, postgraduate level qualification or equivalent experience, and excellent written and oral communication skills. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate project management experience. You will have experience of analysing complex legal requirements and making decisions or recommendations for compliance whilst also managing and prioritising your own workload.

What We Offer

Employment at the University of Oxford includes many benefits including generous pension schemes, annual leave entitlement and the option to buy additional leave, family-friendly benefits, University Club gym (more information here).

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. Both documents must be submitted to 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 Chris Morrison, Head of Copyright & Licensing, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (chris.morrison@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 1st September 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 15th September 2025.