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Posted: 27-09-2019 Main Responsibilities: This strategically important post will have 4 core responsibilities: • Contributing to and facilitating delivery of the University Library’s Research Strategy. • Dissemination, Communications and Advocacy. • Grant Preparation and Administration. • Other Administration: Act as Secretary to Libraries’ Research Committee: agenda, minutes, following up actions Assist in producing job descriptions and contracts for research posts Work with Deputy Director to scope new programme of short-term visiting fellowships focused on research collections and manage as appropriate. Skills & Qualifications: • Excellent analytical and research skills • Excellent drafting skills • Interest in and commitment to working • A broad-based understanding of university and library research priorities • In-depth knowledge of funding policies and developments • working knowledge of negotiating and drafting grant and research contracts • Experience of handling and recording sensitive information • The ability to plan, organise and manage own workload • High level of computer literacy • Excellent communication and influencing skills Reporting To: Deputy Director (Research Collections) University Hosting the Position: Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge, UK This model job description is part of LIBER’s Job Description Marketplace. It is not an open position but rather a sample template to help hiring managers.