Research Services Adviser

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 22.5 hours per week

Contract type: Ongoing

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an accomplished professional, experienced in supporting world class researchers with literature searching and reference management? Do you have in-depth knowledge of how Library services support the Higher Education research environment and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

This role is based in Library Research Services. We offer a range of services for postgraduate researchers and staff including open research, research visibility, research analytics and finding and managing information. Your focus will be providing operational management and delivery of our literature searching and reference management services, with scope for involvement in wider team activities.

We are seeking a professional and proactive individual. You will be responsible for the delivery and ongoing development of your services and collaborate with your colleagues to ensure our services meet users’ needs. In addition to being a team player with strong interpersonal skills, you will be able to work independently and manage your workload in line with changing priorities. You will be confident with IT, possess excellent teaching skills and be committed to exceptional customer service.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Liz Neilly, Head of Library Research Services

Email: e.m.neilly@leeds.ac.uk

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