What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Subscriptions and Publisher Relations position at The University of Manchester?
An exciting new role and opportunity here at the University of Manchester Library. We are recruiting for the post of Head of Subscriptions and Publisher Relations to provide strategic leadership for the management of subscriptions and publisher relations.
The Head of Subscriptions and Publisher Relations will report to the Director of Collection Strategies and work closely with other teams within the directorate and wider library. This role will have oversight of the management of the Library’s content budget and provide advice to the Director of Collections and the University Librarian on issues affecting the provision of subscribed content for the staff and students of the University. The postholder will provide management and leadership for the Subscriptions Team within the directorate of Collection Strategies and be expected to participate in the management of the Directorate and of the wider Library.
The postholder will also work closely with the Director of Collection Strategies on the provision and integration of University collections. You will seek to maintain and develop relationships with publishers and suppliers, negotiating for the best deals for the University of Manchester. You will participate in and influence national discussions on the provision of content, working closely with senior Library colleagues internally, nationally and internationally and will ensure purchased and subscribed content supports the University’s Research and Teaching and Learning objectives.
As a first element of the shortlisting process, we will assess candidate’s applications against the person specification in the job description. To make the most effective use of your application, please clearly state in the additional information section what experience you have for each element of the person specification, doing your best to evidence all the essential knowledge, skills and experience. If this is a new process for you, or you would like some advice, please do not hesitate to contact the University Librarian (email below).
What you will get in return :
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
