Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in library research services? Do you have experience of Open Research and Research Data Management, including the principles, technologies and processes that underpin them?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, organised and motivated individual to work as a Research Data Management Advisor within our Open Research Services Team, part of Library and Learning Services.
You’ll design and deliver support, training and guidance for all researchers (postgraduates to professors) in the research data lifecycle and Open Research practice including: advising on funder, legal, ethical and practical issues; data management plans; data storage; data sharing in accordance with FAIR principles; use of university systems to support the lifecycle.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for you to enhance your existing skills and to develop new skills by working both independently and collaboratively in a friendly, supportive team. As a valued member of the team, we would support your professional development.
If this sounds like the job for you, please read the application guidance and .
This role is suitable for a mixture of on campus and hybrid working. The role will work across our City and Headingley Campuses, with the opportunity for some home working. Working arrangements are dependent on the job role, team and University requirements and will be discussed with candidates at interview.
To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Ellie Clement at
[email protected]Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: Thursday 13th August 2026 (This may be subject to change). Interviews will be in person at our City Campus.
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.
