Head of Open Research

Organisation
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact Email
LibraryandCulturalServicesPA@mmu.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
research, open research, and scholarly communications
Starting salary
£50,000 to £59,999
Last uploaded
23/12/2025
Date of review
3 Year
Summary

The Head of Open Research at Manchester Metropolitan University will lead the development of Library and Cultural Services and open research strategies. They will contribute to the Library Transformation Programme, provide expert advice in open research, manage project and operational budgets, and lead the delivery of open research services. The candidate should have excellent leadership, management, and communication skills and a relevant degree. A professional qualification in Library or Information Management is desirable. The role requires full-time commitment with a salary of £50,000 to £59,999. The job holder may be required to travel within the UK and overseas, work on weekends, evenings, and bank holidays, and is responsible for promoting environmental sustainability and value for money services in the University.