Content Procurement Senior Manager

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager for Collections Management to lead transformative initiatives. The role requires strong leadership and data analytical skills, with responsibilities including driving change and improving library services. Candidates should have experience in senior management, preferably in higher education or relevant fields, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders. This is a permanent, full-time position with some home working available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic planning and driving change initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in procurement, data, or finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the new direction and strengthen team alignment in Collections Management.
• Transform how library services are delivered to meet user needs.
• Lead process improvements and strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Proven data analytical abilities

Experience in streamlining team practices

Education

Background in Higher Education or related field

Job description

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford University.

About the role

We are transforming how we work to better deliver the needs of library users and reflect the changing environment of the sector. This has opened up a new senior manager position to drive the new direction and strengthen team alignment.

If you are passionate about making a positive change, are motivated by data analytics and innovative problem solving and have experience in successfully streamlining team practices, we’d love to hear from you.

A background in Higher Education is preferable, however if you are an experienced senior manager with a background in procurement, data or finance with transferable skills and experience, please do not hesitate to apply.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. This role supports some home working, up to 2 days per week on average.

About You

You will bring strong leadership skills and proven data analytical abilities, with a track record of contributing to strategic planning, driving change initiatives, and delivering process improvements. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working across a broad portfolio, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

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. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 28 November 2025 can be considered, we will contact candidates should this date be extended. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 8 December, but please note this is subject to change.