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September 4, 2024

University of Warwick

Coventry

FULL TIME & OTHER


Acquisitions Officer


This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.
Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Information & Digital Group - Library
Position Type
Full Time, Permanent
Salary
£33,966 to £44,263 per annum
About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact James Fisher (Resource Acquisitions & Digital Access Manager) at j.w.fisher@warwick.ac.uk.
This is a unique opportunity to join the Library at a pivotal moment as we embark on the transformation of our services and launch a new strategy. We are looking for inspiring, credible and authentic managers who, along with their specialist knowledge, are able to create a culture of digital innovation.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to manage the acquisitions and procurement of physical and digital resources for the Library Collections Acquisitions Team. This team is key to Warwick Library's student and academic experience, delivering an efficient and effective service in the purchase of print and digital resources maintaining access to online resources and ensuring that licence terms are maintained.
About You
You will be experienced in working in a professional library or acquisitions/procurement role, with experience of managing staff and a proven ability to motivate and lead teams through change.
You will have the ability to interpret purchasing contracts and licence documentation, to negotiate effectively, and be able to handle complexity and competing demands, thinking innovatively and laterally.
You will have excellent communication and influencing skills (both oral and written), and the ability to quickly build strong professional relationships.

About the Department
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 Library and to maximise our digital experience.
What we can offer you:
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.
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.
For more information, please see 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

How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 11.55pm
To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).
Please attach a CV and cover letter.
  • Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
  • Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the

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