Open Access Adviser

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research-intensive university in the UK is seeking an Open Access Adviser. This part-time, permanent role focuses on enhancing the visibility of research publications and requires a degree or equivalent. Key responsibilities include ensuring researchers' profiles are updated and advising on Open Access. Excellent communication skills and library experience are essential. The role is 17.5 hours per week, campus-based, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a relevant library environment or publishing environment or higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with academic and professional services stakeholders to maximise the visibility and reputation of research publications.
• Report on the completeness of the University’s publications repository, identifying missing publications.
• Enable researchers to achieve Open Access by providing expert advice and training.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of research publications and Open Access

Strong commitment to a high standard of user-focused service delivery

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Part Time / Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 3rd December 2025

Interview: 16th December 2025

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the .

The University of Reading is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, committed to acting together, as a diverse and inclusive community, to deliver a better world through the transformational power of education and research.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, self‑motivated and highly organised colleague to join the Library’s well regarded, friendly Open Research team. This post is focused on Open Access, a major aspect of Open Research.

As a part‑time, permanent post, the Open Access Adviser will work with academic and professional services stakeholders to maximise the visibility and reputation of the University’s research publications. They will report on the completeness of the University’s publications repository, identifying missing publications and devising solutions. They will ensure that researchers’ profiles are up‑to‑date in bibliographic tools and databases. Together with the Research Publications Adviser, they will enable researchers to achieve Open Access, providing expert advice and training and approving funding requests for Open Access publishing charges.

You Will Have

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of research publications and Open Access
• Experience of working in a relevant library environment or publishing environment or higher education environment
• Strong commitment to a high standard of user‑focused service delivery

It is an exciting time to join our team and the post holder will benefit from on‑the‑job training and development opportunities.

This is a 0.5 FTE, permanent professional services post. It requires 17.5 hours per week to be worked in no less than three days per week throughout the year. One of the days worked should be a Tuesday or a Wednesday. It is a campus based role.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.