Open Research Advisor

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University Library & Cultural Services is seeking an Open Research Adviser to join our Open Research team. You will collaborate with researchers, doctoral students, and colleagues across the university to promote open access and scholarly communication.

The role offers hybrid working with a mix of on-campus and remote duties, and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Analytical skills and experience with data processing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery and assessment of open research training.
• Conducting data analysis and reporting to measure the impact of our efforts.
• Providing administrative support to the Open Research Manager.
• Collaborating with researchers, doctoral students, and colleagues across the university.
• Develop understanding of current issues across the open research community.
• Maintain up-to-date information on the institutional research repository.
• Contribute to a responsive research enquiry service.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data analysis

Job description

Are youexcited to play an essential role in supporting the research communityat Manchester Metropolitan?

Manchester Metropolitan University Library & Cultural Services isseekinga collaborative andproactiveOpen Research Adviserto join our Open Research team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment andenjoys connecting withresearchersand professionalsinscholarlycommunication.

About the role:

As theOpen Research Adviser, you will play a crucial role in making the University's research outputsopen access.Yourresponsibilitieswill include:

• Supportingthe delivery and assessment ofopen research training.
• Conductingdata analysis and reporting to measure the impact of our efforts.
• Providingadministrative support to theOpen Research Manager.
• Collaboratingwith researchers, doctoral students, and colleagues across the university.

This position offersexcellent opportunities for professional development and networking. You will use yourexpertiseto:

• Developour understanding of current issues across the open research community.
• Maintainup-to-date information on theinstitutionalresearchrepository.
• Contributeto a responsive research enquiry service.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service
• Analytical skills and experience with data processing

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion foropen researchand a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Join our Library & Cultural Services

You will join a passionate and empowered team (we are small but mighty!), and an innovative and evolving library service. It is an exciting time for research; with excellent REFresults and an effective and impactfulResearch Strategy, we are driving institutional change in open research and research culture.

Hybrid working is offered for this role, where you will be able to work a proportion of time on campus and a proportion remotely.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.

Equality and diversity commitment

At Manchester Metropolitan University Library, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that centres diversity and promotes equality. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to meet the diverse needs of our academic community. AsanOpenResearch Adviser, you will playyour partin championing equality and diversity, contributing to a positive and respectful workplace culture.

We are working on making our recruitment process as inclusive as wecan, andwelcome any queries or feedback.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

Get in touch

For any enquires please contact Claire Wilson, [e-mail]

Please note: Interviews are provisonally scheduled for Thursday 29 October (29/10/2026)