Research Engagement Librarian

The Research Engagement Librarian will act as an expert on research matters within libraries and engage with researchers to understand their needs and incorporate them into the design of Library & Learning Resources services. They will contribute to strategic development, maintain expertise in open scholarship, deputise in the absence of the Head of Library Engagement, and provide advice and support to researchers. They will also be responsible for collecting information about researchers' needs, responding to survey outcomes, developing training materials, and liaising with other research units.

Candidates should have a degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science, a good understanding of scholarly communications and open research practices, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should be able to manage their time and workload effectively, have good verbal and written communication skills, and have experience in developing training materials and delivering research and information skills training sessions. They should also be able to drive and support service change, have excellent digital literacy, and be able to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment. Fellowship of Advance HE or similar accreditation is desirable.