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Head of Research Resources & Publications, Paul Mellon Centre

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 13, 2025
  •  Gabriella Rhodes
  •  recruitment@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Description

A new role of Head of Research Resources & Publications has been created at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC). We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable professional who will contribute to the direction and strategy of PMC by overseeing its publications, library, archives, records and data protection responsibilities. This a Senior Leadership Team position with responsibility for advising PMC's Director on operations, planning and policy across the Centre.

The Head of Research Resources & Publications will line manage activities that span the lifecycle of research, from collecting and cataloguing, to consulting materials, evaluating research, communicating it in publications and displays, and preserving records. Overall, the postholder will ensure and enhance PMC's role in fostering an innovative and enriching research culture. Working closely with department leads, the postholder will develop and deliver strategic thinking and planning, and advocate vigorously across sectors for PMC's activities in publications, library, archives and records.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we develop a new strategic plan and strive to open up the work of PMC and the field of British art studies. Specific areas of line management involve providing structure and support for PMC's Archivist, Records & Data Protection Manager, Librarian, two Senior Editors and the Editor of British Art Studies (freelance). However, this is a role in which you will work closely with colleagues and teams across the organisation to assess and develop how people access and engage with research resources and publications in the field of British art studies.

Applicants will be expected to work on-site at the Paul Mellon Centre. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements offered by PMC.

Salary will be in the range of £75-85,000 p.a. depending on experience.

The closing date for applications is 10am GMT, on Monday 13 January 2025

Job Requirements

The postholder will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively and as a member of a team and is excited by the prospect of working across teams to develop joined-up thinking and activity. This new role requires excellent management and communication skills. Reporting to the Director, the Head of Research Resources & Publications will play an important leadership role at PMC and be expected to participate in activities and events across PMC's work as required and represent the work that we do to a range of stakeholders.

A full person specification can be found on our website https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/about/head-of-research-resources-publications - here

Job Responsibilities

Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

  • sit on PMC's SLT
  • overseeing activities and developing and delivering PMC's mission and strategic vision.

Advocacy, Outreach and Engagement

  • promote PMC's work across sectors, with a focus on connecting with colleagues in higher education, research institutions, and galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) organisations.
  • responsible for growing peer networks and spreading awareness of PMC publications, research resources and projects.

Strategy

  • set strategy for their areas of work, ensuring alignment with the mission and strategic aims.

Cross-team Collaboration

  • identify and create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange between departments
  • Working effectively at interfaces.

Assessment and Impact

  • assess how PMC research resources and publications are being accessed, used and circulated
  • continuously monitor the needs of authors, readers and employees

Full job description responsibilities can be found on our website

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How to Apply

Please apply using our web application form available via 
https://thepaulmelloncentre.hrpartner.io/jobs
If you have any issues applying or have any queries with the web application form, please contact the HR team at [email protected]

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