[Metadatalibrarians] [Fwd: job vacancy at UK Data Archive -deadline extended to 30 Nov]

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of R John Robertson
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Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] [Fwd: job vacancy at UK Data Archive -deadline extended to 30 Nov]

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.

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
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_http://www.data-archive.ac.uk_

To provide leadership in resource and management services for the UK
Data Archive, including project planning, human resources and financial
forecasting.

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)

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.

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.

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. /

·       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).

· 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.

*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.*

·       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*

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