Research Outputs Manager

Lead Our Institutional Repository & Open Research Services

Are you an experienced Open Access or Scholarly Communications professional with expertise in institutional repositories and CRIS workflows?

Oxford Brookes University is seeking a Research Outputs Manager to oversee and develop our institutional repository service, ensuring our research outputs comply with funder mandates, copyright law, and REF requirements.

Reporting to the Research & Infrastructure Lead within the Directorate of Learning Resources, you will lead a dedicated team member, guide policy compliance, and optimize open research workflows across the University.

The Role

Based at our Headington campus, you will manage the end-to-end repository infrastructure, ensuring Oxford Brookes’ research outputs are compliant, discoverable, and preserved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repository Management: Oversee the institutional repository service, driving discoverability, preservation, and metadata standards for university research outputs.
• Open Access & REF Compliance: Validate research uploads via our Current Research Information System (CRIS) against funder open access policies and research assessment (REF) criteria.
• Copyright & Licensing Expertise: Provide authoritative advice on copyright legislation, creative commons licensing, and data privacy in scholarly publishing.
• Team Leadership: Line manage and direct the daily work of the Library Assistant (Open Research).
• Service Integration: Collaborate with Research Data, IT Services, and Research & Innovation teams to deliver a joined-up open research infrastructure.

What We Are Looking For

• Repository & CRIS Experience: Proven track record working with institutional repositories and/or Current Research Information Systems (CRIS).
• Open Research Knowledge: Deep understanding of the scholarly publishing landscape, persistent identifiers (DOIs, ORCIDs), metadata protocols, and funder open access mandates.
• Copyright & Policy Expertise: Solid understanding of copyright, licensing terms, and data privacy laws in relation to open research.
• Problem Solving & Leadership: Strong analytical skills to solve complex repository workflows, coupled with line management capabilities.

Why Join Us?

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and progressive environment where you can develop, thrive, and make a tangible impact.

• Competitive Salary: £37,369 to £40,704 per annum (pro-rata if worked at 0.8 FTE).
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model with a blend of campus and remote working (0.8 FTE to full-time options).
• Generous Leave: Minimum 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and approx. 5 University closure days.
• Financial Wellbeing: High-quality Local Government Pension Scheme, financial education resources, and relocation support for moves over 30 miles.
• Perks and Facilities: On-site nursery at Headington Campus, discounted campus gym rates, travel discounts, and TOTUM savings.
• Inclusive Culture: Athena SWAN Bronze and Race Equality Charter Bronze award holder, Disability Confident Employer, and active staff networks.

How to Apply

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katy McNeill, Research and Infrastructure Lead , at [email protected] .

Click Apply to submit your application before the closing date.

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Interview Date: 25 November 2026