Head of Collections Operations Transformation

About the Bodleian

The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford is the largest university library system in the United Kingdom. It includes the principal University library - the Bodleian Library - which has been a legal deposit library for 400 years; as well as 27 libraries across Oxford. Together, the Libraries hold more than 13million printed items. Collections Management at the Bodleian is a department of over 110 staff responsible for the acquisition, management, and discovery of the Bodleian’s modern collections.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to play a leading role in delivering transformational change. The Head of Collections Operations Transformation will be responsible for turning the Collections Management function into a centre of excellence, creating a strategy for the effective delivery of operational services; and implementing the resulting programme of business change.

This is a full time, fixed term post for 2 years.

About You

This role will suit you if you:

• Have demonstrable experience in continuous improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
• Are an experienced leader who can build teams that will meet current and future business needs.
• Are able to develop a compelling vision and lead with authenticity and purpose, motivating and engaging staff in a large and complex team.
• Are capable of developing strong working relationships that inform and enable the delivery of effective operations.
• Have operational and workflow management experience.
• Are experienced in planning and leading transformational change, at scale and at pace, through to a successful conclusion and experienced at leading and supporting others through change.

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working (expected two to three days in the office per week).

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Amy Warner May, Associate Director, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (amy.warnermay@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Monday 17 June 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 27 June 2024.

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