University of Surrey
Digital Scholarship Manager
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The University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
The role
Join Surrey University Library in this new and pivotal role as the Digital Scholarship Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new area supporting researchers at Surrey. The post will manage and contribute to the development of innovative Library services, working in partnership with researchers, educators and students, exploring new approaches and technologies (including text mining, coding, VR and data visualisation) across all subjects.
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This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s Education and Research strategies while helping deliver sector-leading Library services that enable innovation, collaboration and inclusive academic practice.
About You
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to help us shaping, set and maintain Surrey Digital Scholarship offer as part of our Open Research and Innovation team.
You will bring a deep understanding of digital innovation across Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAMs), alongside strong project management skills, a track record of impactful implementation in digital scholarship, and experience in relationship building. Key skills include managing digital scholarship services, developing digital skills training, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a keen innovator and collaborator, you will help supporting the operational delivery of the service, working across functions with colleagues from other professional services departments to form a new offer for digital scholarship and open research across the University.
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For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.
- Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
- Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).
Interviews will be held on Monday 14th September.
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