Demonstrate commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and awareness of the information • and higher education environment through continuing personal and professional development Fulfil the responsibilities for employees set out in the University Health and Safety Policy and • associated procedures Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Postgraduate library degree, Membership of relevant professional Application, knowledge and equivalent professional qualification body. interview experience or equivalent experience Experience of working in or with the Higher Education sector, particularly Understanding of HEFCE, RCUK, EU in research support. and other funders’ policies relating Understanding of publishing to open access, research data environment and scholarly management and metrics. communication practice. Able to apply an awareness of principles and trends in research support to shape service development. Planning and Self-starter able to manage and Application, organising prioritise a broad range of interview competing activities and projects across the university. Evidence of commitment to shaping and delivering services that add value for service users. Experience of planning, delivering strategy and setting objectives. Problem solving Able to identify broad trends to Application, and initiative assess deep-rooted and complex interview issues. Able to apply originality in modifying existing approaches to solve problems. Leadership, Proven experience in motivation of Experience of successfully managing Application, management staff in a multi-functional and staff interview and teamwork environment. Ability to promote and manage change. Capacity to develop and iterate frameworks to deliver strategy and associated compliance. Able to formulate development plans for own staff to meet current and future skill needs. Able to provide expert guidance and advice to colleagues to resolve complex problems.
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and awareness of the information and higher education environment through continuing personal and professional development • Fulfil the responsibilities for employees set out in the University Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Postgraduate library degree, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience Experience of working in or with the Higher Education sector, particularly in research support. Understanding of publishing environment and scholarly communication practice. Able to apply an awareness of principles and trends in research support to shape service development. Membership of relevant professional body. Understanding of HEFCE, RCUK, EU and other funders’ policies relating to open access, research data management and metrics. Application, interview Planning and organising Self-starter able to manage and prioritise a broad range of competing activities and projects across the university. Evidence of commitment to shaping and delivering services that add value for service users. Experience of planning, delivering strategy and setting objectives. Application, interview Problem solving and initiative Able to identify broad trends to assess deep-rooted and complex issues. Able to apply originality in modifying existing approaches to solve problems. Application, interview Leadership, management and teamwork Proven experience in motivation of staff in a multi-functional and environment. Ability to promote and manage change. Capacity to develop and iterate frameworks to deliver strategy and associated compliance. Able to formulate development plans for own staff to meet current and future skill needs. Able to provide expert guidance and advice to colleagues to resolve complex problems. Experience of successfully managing staff Application, interview
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