Job Description

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Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: "shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research."

Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.

In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.

The role

We are looking for a highly collaborative and motivated individual with knowledge and experience of supporting research and / or delivering specialist systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate will join the Directorate of Learning Resources, which provides high-quality, innovative Library and Digital Education Services to enhance teaching, learning and research and support our students and staff to achieve their goals. They will also be responsible for library support for Open Scholarship, and Learning Resources' contribution to the implementation of research policy for the institution and to research evaluation and assessment.

About the team

The Research and Infrastructure Lead will report directly to the Associate Director Content & Scholarship and shape the development and delivery of the Directorate's services in support of research and the library's digital systems, providing strong leadership and line management for the Open Research and Digital Infrastructure and Discovery Teams.
As an active member of the Learning Resources (LR) Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to the planning and review of LR services and projects to deliver on the strategic aims of the Directorate and, working closely with the Content & Collections Lead, ensure that the provision, discovery and delivery of library content and scholarly outputs support the learning, teaching and research needs of the institution.

What will I be doing?

Working with the Associate Director Content & Scholarship, set strategic priorities for library support for Open Scholarship, research evaluation and researcher development and development priorities for digital library systems and platforms

Be an active member of the Learning Resources (LR) Senior Leadership Team, modelling a highly collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership

Set the direction and priorities for the Open Research and Digital Infrastructure & Discovery teams, and provide effective line management for direct reports

Contribute to the development of institutional policies on Open Research and the interpretation and implementation of funder mandates, facilitating the promotion of a culture of Open Scholarship

Lead on the management and development of a high quality training and support offer for researchers

Take an active role in local and sector-wide negotiations for scholarly content, identifying new initiatives and publishing models and implementing these at Oxford Brookes, where appropriate*


Take responsibility for the management and development of the institutional research repository

Oversee the management and allocation of the University's Open Access block grant(s) and other sources of Open Access funding.

What skills do I need?

Demonstrable knowledge of current trends in scholarly publishing and research evaluation

Familiarity with technologies used to store, manage and share research outputs and their associated metadata (e.g. repositories, CRIS)

Understanding of core library systems (e.g. library service platforms, discovery systems)

Excellent IT, information and data-handling skills

Able to manage projects and deliver to agreed outcomes

Commitment to maintaining current awareness in own area of expertise and to continuing professional development

About the location

The role is full-time and permanent. The post is based in the Library at our Headington campus, although you may be occasionally required to attend our site at Swindon. We support hybrid (home / office) working patterns and the role is likely to require 1-2 days on campus per week.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the well-being of our employees--both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team

In addition, all employees have access to:

Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities

Brookes on-site Nursery.

Discounted travel options

TOTUM card discount scheme

Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)

Training and development opportunities

Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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 selection criteria.

Interviews are expected to take place on: Wednesday 12 November 2025

'How to apply'

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called "Supporting Documents", applicants must upload their CV and a Cover Letter to show how they meet the person specification.


https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=185325

Closing Date :

05-Nov-2025

Vacancy ID :

185325

Faculty or Directorate :

Learning Resources

Location :

Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information :

pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

Posted on :

17-Oct-2025