Research Data Manager

University of Westminster - Research & Knowledge Exchange Office

Location:	London, Hybrid
Salary:	£45,791 to £50,855 per annum (incl. LWA)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	13th June 2024
Closes:	9th July 2024
Job Ref:	50058197

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

This role will be hybrid, with an expectation that the successful candidate will be on site one day a week, building connections with colleagues across the RKEO, Library & Archives Service and within Schools, with an expectation to join other onsite meetings and events as required.

While the team currently reports into the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Office within the Vice Chancellor’s Office, as of 1 July 2024 they will move across to the University’s Library and Archives Service, within the Student and Academic Services directorate, recognising the benefits the team’s expertise and platforms bring to the Library and Archives Service, while retaining existing strong connections with the Research and Knowledge Exchange Office.

We are seeking an experienced Research Data Manager to join in a leading role to deliver research data management and open research services to enable our University commitments highlighted in our Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy Making a Difference (2022 – 2029). You will be joining a well respected team which has an excellent working relationship with senior research leaders and researchers and a reputation for innovation.

The postholder is responsible for oversight, in co-ordination with colleagues, of research data management services across the University. They will be the University’s subject matter expert on RDM and advocate for FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) research data and work closely with colleagues to enable open, reproducible research practices across all disciplines of the University.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of research data management best practice, experience working with cross organisational teams to deliver services, advocating for data sharing and the development and delivery of training to end users. They will have an interest in open research and how this differs across disciplines. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues across the University and have excellent communication, time management and influencing skills.

The post will contribute to the development of a research environment underpinned by an inclusive research culture where colleagues are encouraged to explore their full potential including a range of research careers and opportunities.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jenny Evans, Research Environment and Scholarly Communications Lead, at evansje@westminster.ac.uk

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply' above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 09 July 2024

Interviews are likely to be held on: 22 and 23 July 2024

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

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