We are seeking a motivated Research Support Librarian (Grade 6, 0.51 FTE, 19 hours per week, job share) to manage our open access repositories, support postgraduate research students, and lead an exciting project to develop digital creative practice portfolios for REF2029.
As a key member of the Library & Learning Services team, this career pathway role offers the opportunity to progress to Grade 7 upon attainment of professional accreditation.
We also welcome applicants who already hold a professional accreditation - (Grade 7, 0.51 FTE, 19 hours per week, job share)
You will play a key role in supporting and showcasing the University's research. You will manage and develop our research repositories, ensuring the visibility and impact of academic outputs while supporting the University's Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions.
Working closely with researchers, the Research Support Office and academic Schools, you will provide expert guidance on open research, copyright, licensing, data protection and funder compliance, as well as design and deliver engaging training on open research practices.
You will also support postgraduate researchers through library skills training and enquiry services, contribute to the ongoing development of Library & Learning Services, and continually enhance your own professional expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of research support and maximise the reach and impact of research across the University.
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Qualification in library/information management (or appropriate equivalent)
- Post-qualification experience in a relevant post
- Understanding of issues relevant to open access publishing, including knowledge of copyright and data protection
- Ability to plan and deliver research skills training
- Experience in supporting open access research or research data management
- Knowledge of the UK Higher Education research environment
- Post-qualification experience of working in an academic library
- EPrints or Figshare experience
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £17,434 rising to £19,356 per annum, pro rata £33,951 - £37,694
Salary Grade 7 - Starting from £19,916 rising to £22,328 per annum, pro rata £38,784 - £43,482
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 1.5 working days on campus
- Grade 6, part time 19 hours per week, job share with career pathway to Grade 7 dependent on professional accreditation
- Grade 7, part time 19 hours per week, job share for applicants who already hold a professional accreditation
- The post-holder may be required to contribute to a rota of evening and/or weekend duties. During which time they may be responsible for the delivery of the entire front-facing service.
- The post-holder could be required to work at any campus
Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please find attached a copy of the Grade 6 and Grade 7 Job Descriptions
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
Information about visa sponsorship
Under the 2006 Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act the University has a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out document checks on all potential employees to confirm that a person has the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK.
For some vacancies (those requiring specific specialist skills or in shortage occupations) we may be able to obtain a certificate of sponsorship for a suitably qualified applicant. Due to the limited availability of sponsorship resources, not all vacancies in this category will be eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed on a role-by-role basis and is normally limited to positions that meet the University's workforce and immigration criteria.
In light of this, for most vacancies it will be unlikely that permission to work in the UK would be granted.
For further information please click here to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
