Senior Information Advisor

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Description:

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well-organized individual to the post of Senior Information Adviser (Library Systems), who will work under the direction of a Service Operations Manager and contribute to the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient library and digital support service. Based at the Charles Seale-Hayne Library (at our city centre campus) you will provide a broad range of systems development, support, training and process improvements for the in-place and emerging library systems and associated services. You will also play a key role in evaluating, configuring, implementing, and integrating software and technologies that align with our services. Duties and responsibilities include: Working closely with the library systems manager to configure, develop, maintain and support the library systems and associated software-based applications Collecting, collating and presenting statistical based analysis of services and their use Documenting processes and procedures for the library systems, ensuring that they are reviewed and updated regularly Participating in stakeholder engagement and working closely with both internal service providers and external suppliers Providing a resilient and reliable service Providing specialist expertise and knowledge in the development and support of emerging and in-place library systems and technologies Taking an active role in discussions, meetings, projects etc. Being motivated to carry out self-directed learning and investigations Continuous professional development You will have effective communication skills, experience of working within a team, of sharing skills and knowledge to develop others and/or providing training for a team. You will have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent IT skills, a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (in particular, Microsoft Excel), SQL and system administration. Knowledge of the use of Business Intelligence Software i.e., Oracle OBIEE and Power BI would be useful, but is not essential and training can be provided as required. You may be asked to contribute to the delivery of services in other operational areas of the library as required. You will be able to work both collaboratively and independently, prioritizing workloads and deadlines to meet demands. Please evidence how you demonstrate the skills required for the duties and responsibilities listed above in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Kevin Bentley: by email at kevin.bentley@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 15 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£24,715 - £27,396 per annum - Grade 4

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

Based at the Charles Seale-Hayne Library

(at our city centre campus) you will provide a broad range of systems development, support, training and process improvements for the in-place and emerging library systems and associated services. You will also play a key role in evaluating, configuring, implementing, and integrating software and technologies that align with our services.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Working closely with the library systems manager to configure, develop, maintain and support the library systems and associated software-based applications

Collecting, collating and presenting statistical based analysis of services and their use

Documenting processes and procedures for the library systems, ensuring that they are reviewed and updated regularly

Participating in stakeholder engagement and working closely with both internal service providers and external suppliers

Providing a resilient and reliable service

Providing specialist expertise and knowledge in the development and support of emerging and in-place library systems and technologies

Taking an active role in discussions, meetings, projects etc.

Being motivated to carry out self-directed learning and investigations

Continuous professional development

You will have effective communication skills, experience of working within a team, of sharing skills and knowledge to develop others and/or providing training for a team. You will have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent IT skills, a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (in particular, Microsoft Excel), SQL and system administration. Knowledge of the use of Business Intelligence Software i.e., Oracle OBIEE and Power BI would be useful, but is not essential and training can be provided as required.

You may be asked to contribute to the delivery of services in other operational areas of the library as required. You will be able to work both collaboratively and independently, prioritizing workloads and deadlines to meet demands.

Please evidence how you demonstrate the skills required for the duties and responsibilities listed above in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Kevin Bentley: by email at kevin.bentley@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 15 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description

A9513

£24,715 - £27,396 per annum - Grade 4

24715

24715

27396

Professional/Support Services

Mon, 8 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk