CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2025 AT 23:55 (BST)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Information & Digital Group - Library
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
£46,735-£55,755 per annum
About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Sofia Fernandes (Associate Director and Head of Research and Academic Services) at Sofia.S.Fernandes@warwick.ac.uk
Join us at an exciting moment of transformation as the University of Warwick Library embarks on a new strategy to advance our research services reshaping our research data management services in alignment with our new strategic vision. We are seeking a Research Data Manager to drive this vision forward, helping to create a culture of digital innovation and responsible research.
It has never been a better time to join the University as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and embark on a programme of transformation. To ensure we are ready to embrace our future the University will be developing our physical and digital infrastructure and services to significantly enhance our main Library and to maximise our digital experience.
About You
We seek an inspiring leader to drive Warwick Library’s Research Data team, a crucial component of our research services. In this role, you will champion open data practices, embedding reproducible, transparent, and responsible research data management that enhances research’s societal impact and integrity. With a strong background in research data management, you bring strategic insight and hands-on expertise, excelling at engaging national and international stakeholders to shape the future of library and information services.
As part of the Extended Library Management Team, you will contribute to strategy development aligned with the University’s goals, working collaboratively with senior academic and professional colleagues to advance our mission. An effective and supportive manager, you’ll motivate and guide your team while ensuring compliance with evolving data standards. Known for your proactive approach, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational skills, you foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting Warwick’s research community in achieving excellence and innovation in data management.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
Born in the 60’s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’.
Nestled in the heart of England, the University of Warwick is a gateway to the whole of the country, offering exceptional rail and road links and only 15 mins from Birmingham International airport. With easy access to the vibrant, diverse conurbations of Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester and Oxford or the smaller heritage and arts laden towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth there is something for everyone. You will also have easy access to three areas of outstanding national beauty, the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and Cannock Chase.
Working on campus you will have easy access to facilities such as Warwick Arts Centre, one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, delivering a high quality, engaging, and diverse programme of performing and visual arts, concerts, films, festivals, education and learning activities, and special events - all presented in world-class venues and spaces.
In addition, our world-class Sports and Wellbeing Hub opened in 2019. The hub houses a modern 230 station gym, a 25m 12-lane swimming pool, over 100 fitness classes and a 706sqm climbing wall.
Our campus also has huge amounts of green space to enjoy, including lakes, woodland and open fields.
You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible and hybrid working to help your work/life balance.
Find out more about the benefits of working here.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
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