Open Access Advisor Maternity Cover x2(UK Visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About UCL and LCCOS

University College London (UCL) is one of the world’s leading universities, recognized globally for its impact, research, and innovation. The Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science (LCCOS) division plays a key role in supporting UCL’s academic mission by delivering services and resources that enable world-class research, education, and engagement.

LCCOS oversees:

14 libraries and the UCL Student Centre

4 museums and significant special collections

The Bloomsbury Theatre

Multiple learning spaces and off-site storage

Services supporting six NHS Trusts

LCCOS holds several accreditations, including:

UK Customer Service Excellence Award

The National Archives (TNA) Service Accreditation

Arts Council England Museum Accreditation

With a team of over 440 staff, LCCOS is a leader in Open Science and public engagement.

About the Role

We are seeking two Open Access Advisors to join our Open Access Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. These roles are essential to the day-to-day operations of UCL’s open access services.

Key responsibilities include:

Advising academic staff on gold open access publishing and compliance with research funder policies (e.g. UKRI, Wellcome Trust, CRUK, BHF)

Managing workflows related to publisher agreements and rights retention

Organizing and processing payments for gold open access

Supporting service development and process improvement within the team

Collaborating with colleagues across the university to support open research practices

About You

Essential Skills and Experience:

A solid understanding of open access publishing and funder compliance requirements

Practical experience delivering open access or research support services

Strong organizational skills, with experience handling administrative workflows and financial processes

Excellent communication skills and ability to provide clear guidance to academic staff

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work effectively in a team, and a proactive approach to service delivery in a fast-paced academic environment.

Eligibility and Right to Work

Please note that this role does not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration rules. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

Annual leave: 27 days plus 6 university closure days and public holidays

Flexible and hybrid working options

Enhanced family leave policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, carer’s leave)

Workplace nursery and childcare support

Pension scheme: Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE)

Other benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, on-site gym, campus cafés and cultural events

Explore the full range of benefits here:
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at UCL

UCL is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and diverse working environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, including:

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates

LGBTQI+ individuals

Disabled applicants

Women (for senior roles)

Learn more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

How to Apply

To apply, you must submit:

An up-to-date CV, including employment history, education, salary, and notice period

A supporting statement, addressing the criteria marked “Application” in the person specification (available via the job link)

Use the ‘Questionnaire’ section of the online application portal to upload your supporting statement.