Research Data Services Assistant
Administrative,Library Services and Information Management
Short info about job
Company: The University of Manchester
Department: The University of Manchester Library
Salary: £26,495 to £30,688
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Professional or Managerial
Phone: +44-1423 2099456
Fax: +44-1566 2922058
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Detail information about job Research Data Services Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
Closing Date : 12/09/2017.Employment Type : Permanent.Duration :Faculty / Organisational Unit : Library & Cultural Institutions.School/Directorate : The University of Manchester Library.Division : Research Services.Hours Per week : 35 hours per week.Salary : £26,495 to £30,688 per annum according to experience.Location : Oxford Road, Manchester.Job Reference : L&CI-10546.
The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and increasingly digital) help us to deliver a world-class library and information service for The University of Manchester. While our primary objective is to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of University members, we are also fully committed to widening access to our services to individual researchers, local schools and others in the regional community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with an awareness of research support needs within a Higher Education setting, including Research Data Management and bibliometrics. Enquiry support skills, attention to detail and a systematic approach are requirements in this role.
You should demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria required in the person specification by giving specific examples in the “additional information” section of the online application form.
Culture and Values – Our Five Ways of Working
The University of Manchester Library strives to create a working environment that is supportive and rewarding providing a platform from which we can achieve our ambitious strategy. This approach is framed by our Five Ways of Working;
Empowerment: Empowering and supporting individuals to take more risks
Openness: More questioning and working with greater openness and trust
Inclusion: Creating an inclusive culture by recognising each other’s differences and strengths
Responsibility: Taking collective responsibility to achieve our shared goals
Support: Delighting in our success whilst supporting each other through adversity
Hours & Place of Work
Normal working hours are 35 hours per week
This post is based primarily in The Main Library, Oxford Road. However, all Library employees are required to work at any Library site, as necessary.
All Library staff are required to wear a name badge.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from men and the black and minority ethnic (BME) community, who are both currently under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies
Informal enquiries
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Helen Dobson
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 275 4499
Technical support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01565 818 234
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.