Research Outputs Manager

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working environment

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Relocation scheme

On-site nursery

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is seeking a Research Outputs Manager to oversee the institution's repository services and ensure compliant open access for research outputs, aligned with REF and funder mandates. The role is based at Headington campus with hybrid working options.

The successful candidate will manage workflows, interpret copyright/licensing and data privacy, and collaborate with research and IT teams to deliver an integrated support service.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting academics/researchers with managing research outputs.
• Experience supporting open research policy and practice.
• Experience working with a research repository and/or CRIS.
• Knowledge of scholarly publishing landscape, metadata standards, identifiers and tools.
• Understanding of copyright, licensing, and data privacy in relation to open research.
• Ability to analyze problems, generate options and evaluate choices.
• Ability to meet operational plans with clear targets and collaborative team input.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Oxford Brookes' institutional repository service, including deposit, organisation, description, preservation and discoverability of outputs.
• Validate outputs uploaded via CRIS and submission processes; ensure open access per policies and funder mandates.
• Provide expertise on copyright, licensing and data privacy related to outputs and open access.
• Provide line management to the Library Assistant (Open Research) and set objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an integrated research support service.
• Monitor developments in repositories and open research to enhance services.

Skills

Research outputs

Open research policy

CRIS/repository

Scholarly publishing standards

Copyright & data privacy

Problem solving

Planning and delivery

Job description

Research Outputs Manager

£37,369 rising annually to £40,704 (pro rata if part time)

Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser

This is a full-time posotion, however part-time considered, 0.8FTE or above, preferably worked over 5 days.

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised university focused on providing high-quality teaching and delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience.

Our vision is simple: "shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new, and excelling in education and research."

Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.

In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.

The role

The Research Outputs Manager will be responsible for managing and developing Oxford Brookes' institutional repository service. They will oversee key workflows designed to ensure that research outputs comply with University policies, funder open access mandates, requirements of the REF, and legal and ethical standards. The role will be based at our Headington campus, report to the Research & Infrastructure Lead, and collaborate closely with colleagues across the University who support researchers.

About the team

Part of the Directorate of Learning Resources, the Open Research Team facilitates staff and student researchers at Oxford Brookes to manage, share, and publish their research outputs. Our services cover areas such as research outputs management, open access, research data management, and compliance with policies and good practice for open research. Open Research Team members partner with colleagues and stakeholders across the Directorate and University-including the Directorate for Research, Innovation and Enterprise; research leaders; and IT Services-and participate in research committees and working groups, to help provide a supportive and connected environment for research at Oxford Brookes.

What will I be doing?

• Manage and develop Oxford Brookes' institutional repository service, including the deposit, organisation, description, preservation, and discoverability of the University's research outputs.
• Be responsible for the management, checking, and validation of outputs uploaded via the current research information system (CRIS) and received via other submission processes. Ensure they are made open access in compliance with University policies, funder mandates, and the requirements of the latest research assessment exercise, as appropriate.
• Provide expertise in the interpretation of copyright legislation, licensing terms, and data privacy laws in relation to scholarly outputs and open access.
• Provide effective line management, set objectives, and direct the work of the Library Assistant (Open Research).
• Work collaboratively with the Research & Infrastructure Lead, Digital Infrastructure Manager, Research Data Manager, and Open Research Librarians to agree shared objectives for the delivery of a fully integrated research support service.
• Monitor developments in institutional repositories, open research services, and research infrastructure, assessing their potential to enhance services for researchers.

What skills do I need?

• Experience of supporting academics and / or researchers with managing research outputs.
• Experience of supporting open research policy and practice.
• Experience of working with a research repository and / or CRIS.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the scholarly publishing landscape, including metadata standards, persistent identifiers, and relevant tools and protocols.
• Understanding of copyright, licensing, and data privacy in relation to open research.
• Able to explore more complex problems and develop solutions - thinking about causes and effects, generating options, and evaluating those options.
• Able to meet operational plans with clear targets and objectives, informed by own and others' skills and capabilities.

About the location

This role is based at our Headington campus, one mile outside Oxford city centre with regular public transport links. You'll benefit from working as part of a collaborative team whilst also having flexibility through hybrid working, with regular campus attendance.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 25 November at the Headington campus

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
• An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
• Training and development opportunities
• A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Closing Date : 08-Nov-2026

Faculty or Directorate : Learning Resources

Location : Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus