Research & Collections Programme Manager

Posted: 27-09-2019

Main Responsibilities:

This strategically important post will have 5 core responsibilities:

  1. Develop the Collections Workstrand of the International Research Programme
  2. Relationship manager and advocate for the Collections Workstrand on behalf of the collecting institutions (University Library and University Museums)
  3. Collections Workstrand of the International Research Programme: Strategic Development, Facilitation and Liaison
  4. Project and budget management
  5. Team leadership, management and supervision, training and people development and recruitment

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent, well-developed and proven skills in effective planning, budget monitoring and project management
  • Good understanding of project evaluation in a relevant setting (e.g. research / collections / or culture and heritage)
  • Evidence of strong self-management and self-motivation
  • Excellent digital and IT skills
  • Skills in communication, facilitation and negotiation; and in managing upwards

Reporting To: Library Director

University Hosting the Position: Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR, UK

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