Open Access & Repository Manager (Hybrid Role)

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London seeks a Repository and Open Access Manager to manage its repository and promote open access publishing. The role requires effective communication and relationship-building skills, ensuring support for academic staff and students. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing some days of remote work, and is ideal for those with experience in open access or research data management.

Qualifications

• Experience of administering an open access repository or research data repository.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Proven organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the University repository.
• Advocate for open access publishing and support staff with research outputs.
• Act as the first line of support for repository user queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Flexible planning

Job description

A prominent educational institution in London seeks a Repository and Open Access Manager to manage its repository and promote open access publishing. The role requires effective communication and relationship-building skills, ensuring support for academic staff and students. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing some days of remote work, and is ideal for those with experience in open access or research data management.