Digital and Information Skills Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan

Travel loans

Job summary

University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic information specialist to join the Information Skills team as we transform information literacy support with a focus on AI. You will help develop and deliver the iSkills programme and create guidance on responsible AI use in research.

The role is fixed-term for 3 years, full time (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working. You will collaborate across the University to shape AI policy, digital literacy and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning gained through study or professional experience.
• Proficient information retrieval and critical evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the iSkills programme.
• Create guidance and training on responsible AI use in research.
• Explore innovative AI tools and support discipline-specific AI for departments.
• Collaborate across the University to shape AI policy, digital literacy and emerging technologies.

Skills

Information retrieval

Critical evaluation

AI & ML knowledge

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Bodleian Libraries' Information Skills team at an exciting time as we transform information literacy support for Oxford's students and researchers, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

You will help develop and deliver our iSkills programme, create guidance and training on the responsible use of AI in research, explore innovative AI tools and support subject librarians in developing discipline-specific support for departments. You will also work with teams across the University to help shape the Bodleian's approach to AI policy, digital literacy and emerging technologies.

This is a fixed-term post for 3 years. The role is available full time at 37.5 hours per week, although part-time working at 0.6 FTE or above can be considered. Hybrid working is also supported.

About You

You will be educated to degree level, or have equivalent professional experience, be proficient in information retrieval and critical evaluation skills.

You will have knowledge of AI and Machine Learning gained through study or professional experience, alongside strong digital, communication and organisational skills.

You will be comfortable working independently, learning new technologies and communicating complex ideas clearly to different audiences.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

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 [e-mail] .

Salary

£39,424 - £47,779 per annum (pro rata for part-time appointment)

Pay Scale

STANDARD GRADE 7