Research Librarian

Library Services are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Research Librarian to join our research support team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the University’s research community, enhancing scholarly communication, and leading the development of open research services.

You will work closely with academic staff, researchers, and professional services to provide expert advice on research support, copyright, rights retention, and open access. You will also lead the development of researcher skills training, manage the institutional repository (WRaP), and contribute to the strategic direction of research services.

You will be an enthusiastic and forward-thinking professional with a strong understanding of scholarly communication, open access, copyright and research support.  Strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with a commitment to professional development.  

University of Worcester Library Services is an innovative and high-quality service achieving student satisfaction scores of above 90%. Find out more about Who we are and what we do and about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.  

Library Services operates out of The Hive, a ground-breaking, fully integrated academic and public library, run in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, which provides services to all members of the University and community.

What’s in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to £37,174, with the opportunity to progress to £40,497 subject to performance and the university reward schemeUp to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ continuous serviceAccess to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits SchemeWellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance ProgrammeIn-house training and development supportA friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

For any informal queries about this opportunity please contact Sharon Stevens, Head of Open Scholarship and Content Management, via email - [email protected].

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Closing Date: 25 Jan 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174