________________________________ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of R John Robertson Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:15 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] [Fwd: job vacancy at UK Data Archive -deadline extended to 30 Nov] This may be of interest to the list. ---- -------- Original Message -------- Dear Friends We have extended the deadline for our Resource and Management Services Director post to 30^th November. Please do forward this advert to any colleagues whom you think might be interested. Applications are accepted online at _http://jobs.essex.ac.uk/_ ; job reference SS488. Salary will be on the Grade 10 scale, £42,791-£48,161 per annum (equivalent to US$87, 947 - $98,984 or €60,002 - €67,532 at today’s exchange rates) depending on skills and experience. Cheers Melanie Melanie F. Wright Associate Director, Head of Data and Support Services UK Data Archive a service provider of the Economic and Social Data Service University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ +44 (161) 408 6136 phone +44 (1206) 872003 fax [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> _http://www.data-archive.ac.uk_ ************** *University of Essex* *FURTHER PARTICULARS* *RESOURCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR* *UK Data Archive* *Job Title and Grade:* Resource and Management Services Director Grade 10 *Department/Section:* UK Data Archive, Management Services Section *Responsible to:* Director of the UK Data Archive *Responsible for:* Management Services Officer (Personnel/Projects) Management Services Officer (Finance) Director’s PA and Administrative Assistant 2 part-time Secretarial and Clerical Assistants *Purpose of the post* To provide leadership in resource and management services for the UK Data Archive, including project planning, human resources and financial forecasting. *The UK Data Archive* Founded in 1967, the UK Data Archive (UKDA) is an internationally-renowned centre of expertise in data acquisition, preservation, dissemination and promotion; and is curator of the largest collection of digital data in the social sciences and humanities in the UK. The UKDA provides a family of services for a range of national and international funding organisations focussed around the provision of access to data and the enhancement and support of both quantitative and qualitative data for research, teaching and learning as well as the provision of preservation services. Current services offered include acting as lead partner for the Economic and Social Data Service (ESDS) on behalf of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), the ESRC-funded Census Registration Services and Portal, and the Arts and Humanities Research Council funded History Data Services. The UKDA is also a legally designated place of deposit for the National Archives and facilitates international data exchange through its membership of CESSDA (Council of European Social Science Data Archives) and ICPSR (Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research) *Duties of the Post* The main duties of the post include: 1. Organising the effective deployment of UKDA resources through an appropriate quality management system incorporating project management. 2. Supporting the implementation of strategic planning and policy decisions within the UKDA. 3. Providing budgeting and financial forecasts. 4. Providing support for the preparation of new project applications and tenders, including costings and contractual issues. 5. Organising and administering UKDA contracts with external funders/contractors. 6. Oversight of UKDA human resources/personnel issues including maintaining of staff training needs, staff reviews and issue of contracts. 7. Liaison between UKDA and key University administrative departments (Research Officer, Personnel, Finance), acting as the key contact person. 8. Contributing to regular report writing and reviews for UKDA, including providing content for the quarterly UKDA newsletter and UKDA promotional materials. 9. Providing regular written briefing summaries on UKDA projects. 10. Fact finding and gathering requirements on upcoming funding initiatives and organising potential collaborations where appropriate. 11. Any other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the UK Data Archive or his/her nominee. /These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may change from time to time to meet changing circumstances and do not form part of the contract of employment. / *Essential skills, experience and attributes of the post holder:* · Experience at a senior level in project planning/management; · Experience at a senior level of financial planning and budget control; · Demonstrable management experience in either commercial or academic sector organisations; · Experience of costing and preparing project proposals and tenders; · Experience of negotiating contracts and agreements together with advising on rights issues; · Experience of dealing with personnel issues, including monitoring of staff contracts and training; · Strong motivational skills with ability to manage effective teamwork; · Ability to think strategically, to develop goals and identify and implement tasks to achieve them. · Proven track record of effective communication and networking skills, particularly relating to bridging technical and non-technical audiences. · High level of computer literacy with a high degree of familiarity with project management software (e.g. MS Project/MS Visio) · Experience of applying project management methodologies and techniques (e.g. PRINCE2, UML). *Desirable skills, experience and attributes of post holder* · A degree or equivalent experience in a social science, computer science or related discipline preferably with some knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research; · IT literate with an understanding of the technical infrastructure and operating requirements of an IT based service organisation; · Understanding of current broad social science research agendas and priorities. Informal enquiries can be made to Kevin Schurer, Director of the UK Data Archive, email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. However, applications must be made on-line. Appointment to this full-time post will be until September 2012 in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. This post is fixed term because there is uncertainty about its continued funding in the future. Salary will be on the Grade 10 scale, £42,791-£48,161 per annum depending on skills and experience. The University of Essex is a diverse community and is committed to providing equality of opportunity for its students and staff. For Grades 7 to 11, the University of Essex operates a normal retirement age of 30th September following the 67^th birthday. It is normal policy to only accept job applications from new applicants up to the age of 66 years and 6 months for Grades 7 to 11. This policy is in line with the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. Applicants should note that the University operates a No Smoking Policy. *_Making an application:_* *Please visit* *_http://jobs.essex.ac.uk/_** using job reference SS488 and complete the short on-line application form and attach the following documents:* · * a curriculum vitae giving full details of your experience and qualifications to date;* · * a covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the post as outlined above.* *NB. Please do not provide references or other non-requested documents.* · Links to Guidance Notes and Frequently Asked Questions can be found at the top of the Search Results page. · To return to the Search Results page or to make an application, please close this window. · We recommend that you take a copy of this job description to help with your preparation. Please note: we are only accepting on-line applications for this post. However, if you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to provide us with information in this way, please contact the Personnel Section (01206-874588) for help. *Closing Date: 9 November 2007 – please note the closing date is extended to 30 November 2007* *Please quote job reference SS488 in all correspondence.* *************** Melanie F. Wright Associate Director, Head of Data and Support Services UK Data Archive a service provider of the Economic and Social Data Service University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ +44 (161) 408 6136 phone +44 (1206) 872003 fax [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> _http://www.data-archive.ac.uk_ ********************************************************************** Legal Disclaimer: Any views expressed by the sender of this message are not necessarily those of the UK Data Archive or the Economic and Social Data Service. 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