University of Warwick
Job title:
Digital Scholarship Officer
Company
University of Warwick
Job description
This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.LocationUniversity of Warwick Campus, CoventryDepartmentInformation & Digital Group – LibraryPosition TypeFull Time, PermanentSalary£34,866 to £45,163 per annumAbout the RoleFor informal enquiries, please contact Sofia Fernandes (Associate Director and Head of Research and Academic Services) at [email protected].Join us in an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital scholarship at the University of Warwick! As the Digital Scholarship Officer, you will be a crucial part of a newly established team focused on pioneering digital scholarship initiatives. Your role will empower Warwick’s world-class researchers and students, enhancing learning, teaching, and research through cutting-edge digital tools and services. With guidance from the Digital Scholarship Manager, you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to design and implement impactful projects and training resources, driving Warwick’s reputation for academic innovation and lifelong learning.This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment for the Library as we embark on the transformation of our services and launch a new strategy. We are looking for inspiring, credible and authentic candidates who, along with their specialist knowledge, are able to create a culture of digital innovation.It has never been a better time to join the University as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and embark on a programme of transformation. To ensure we are ready to embrace our future the University will be developing our physical and digital infrastructure and services to significantly enhance our main Library and to maximise our digital experience.We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.About YouWe are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Digital Scholarship Officer to join our team. In this role, you will bring your specialist knowledge, and hands-on experience in planning and managing digital projects, to help drive digital innovation and enhance our digital scholarship services. You have attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proactive problem-solving approach. You will collaborate with colleagues from various professional services departments to contribute to the development and implementation of new digital scholarship initiatives across the University.Your responsibilities will include contributing to the creation and delivery of innovative, sustainable, and scalable digital scholarship services. You will provide expert advice and training to colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring that our digital scholarship practices are both cutting-edge and pedagogically sound.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentAbout the University of WarwickFounded in the 1960s with a bold and collaborative vision, the University of Warwick is a top-tier, research-intensive institution. Ranked 67th globally and 10th in the UK*, Warwick upholds high academic and research standards, with 92% of our research rated as ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.An Ideal LocationSituated in the heart of England, Warwick offers easy access to major cities like Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, and Oxford, as well as heritage towns such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Kenilworth. With excellent road and rail connections and only 15 minutes from Birmingham International Airport, the university provides a prime gateway to diverse urban, cultural, and natural landscapes, including the Cotswolds, Malvern Hills, and Cannock Chase.Campus Facilities and Green SpacesOur vibrant campus is home to the renowned Warwick Arts Centre, one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, hosting a wide array of arts, films, festivals, and educational events in world-class spaces. Additionally, the modern Sports and Wellbeing Hub, opened in 2019, boasts a 230-station gym, a 25-meter swimming pool, over 100 fitness classes, and a 706sqm climbing wall. Our campus also offers extensive green spaces with lakes, woodlands, and open fields, providing a beautiful environment for relaxation and recreation.Community and Work-Life BalanceAs part of the Warwick community, you’ll join a diverse, globally connected network committed to driving positive real-world change. We offer generous holiday allowances, additional university closure days, and support for flexible and hybrid working arrangements, demonstrating our commitment to work-life balance and the well-being of our staff and students.About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Wednesday 06 November 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.
- Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
- Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).
Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, .Interview Date: TBCStart Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellfare of all those we work with.In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity, will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all neccessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (ie. children and/or adults).We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.Rehibilitation of Ex-OffendersThe University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (ie. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process.Job Description
Expected salary
£34866 – 45163 per year
Location
Coventry
Job date
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:05:32 GMT
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