Research Manager

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Open Research Manager to lead the development and delivery of our open research strategy. You will champion openness, transparency, and reproducibility in scholarship—ensuring our research practices align with the highest standards of integrity, accessibility, and societal impact.

As Open Research Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of our Open Access Service, working daily with academic staff, researchers, professional services, and specialist external bodies. You will shape policy, influence sector developments, design innovative training and support, and provide expert advice to senior leaders including the Vice President Research and Associate Deans Research. You will also line‑manage a small team, contribute to the Library Senior Management Team, and lead annual operational planning for your area of responsibility.

The University of Warwick is committed to embedding open research as a central pillar of our research culture. You will join a collaborative environment where innovation in research practice is valued and supported.

• Strong understanding of the open research landscape, including policies, infrastructures, and cultural challenges affecting universities and researchers.
• Experience line‑managing a small team, including recruitment, onboarding, performance feedback and management, and developing skills and capabilities.
• Experience managing a complex Open Research budget (e.g., UKRI block grant, funder requirements, departmental funding).
• Previous direct involvement in contributing to the delivery of  (Research Excellence Framework) within a library or academic environment.

The Library & Archives are central to delivering the University strategy by providing a high‑quality service to all stakeholders in teaching, learning, research, and our civic ambitions. Through innovative approaches to information management, data analysis and emerging technologies, we strive to create a seamless and personalised experience that enhances teaching, learning and research; to empower our research community to navigate the complex open research landscape in a financially sustainable and simple way;

and to develop learning spaces that provide an enhanced and inclusive physical and digital experience.

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
. Find out more at

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office‑based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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