Recruitment Role Profile Form (Template) Version 1.0 Last amended: February 2011 THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Recruitment Role Profile Form Job Title: School/Department: Digital Arts and Humanities Manager Faculty of Arts and Information Services Job Family and Level: APM 5 Contract Status: Hours of Work: Location: Reporting to: Permanent 29 per week University Park Head of Research Knowledge and Exchange, Faculty of Arts Purpose of the New Role: To enhance the research capability of arts and humanities researchers. Main Responsibilities 1 Development of digital research capacity in the arts Horizon scan nationally and internationally new digital approaches to Arts and Humanities research to showcase and communicate excellence to the Faculty of Arts and build appropriate collaborations if externally-developed digital platforms can be adapted or adopted for Faculty of Arts research ambitions; Monitor and evaluate digital research requirements across the Faculty and advance and implement appropriate technological solutions to support research and impact projects through digital innovation and/or use of existing technologies; Fully utilise existing tools and stay abreast of new technological developments to support and advise on the tools, systems and technologies available to achieve individual and group research goals; Design and develop an appropriate e-infrastructure to enable imaginative and innovative use of websites and new media technologies to improve research impact and research communication to peers, industry and the public as appropriate; Support translation of digital research into innovative teaching and learning developments working with lead academic and appropriate Faculty teaching and learning teams; Ensure digital developments respect intellectual property rights and other third party interests; Devise and deliver skills training and other measures to support efficiency and excellence in digital working and the management of digital assets encompassing all aspects of navigating new digital research and impact % time per year 45 Recruitment
environments as an academic taking into account different career stages (e.g. how to use Orcid IDs to your advantage and being REF ready through to specialist digital skills training); Promote and support the use of databases and digital repositories (internal, national and international) to enable researchers to develop and manage research data in a reliable and sustainable manner; Communicate and promote new digital research/impact innovations through mechanisms such as showcases, network building, demos and case studies. Develop and implement Faculty Strategy to advance individual research hubs and their transition/future management as digital resources/hubs of excellence, including the Faculty s Culture Innovation Labs network or equivalent infrastructural development; Develop and implement Faculty Strategy to ensure the Faculty s research capability has a national standing; Assist in the implementation of Institutional Research and KE Strategy by instigating and managing partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations between members of the Faculty of Arts and other faculties and departments, taking full advantage of established leadership in these areas such as the Horizon Institute and the Centre for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Social Sciences (CAS), to help shape the development of digital arts and humanities. 2 Development of research environment and funding applications Work closely with project Investigators (PIs and Co-Is) and with the Faculty Research & Business Development Team in CAS to develop research proposals with a focus on the use of/development of digital technologies. Lead on the development of the technical sections of grant applications; Advise colleagues in planning their use of technology and/or data management throughout the research life cycle, selecting appropriate tools to support their research needs and build IT into their projects; Work closely with established research clusters (Beacons and Research Priority Areas) with a significant Arts involvement to support digital innovation requirements for research, KE, public engagement and impact. Identify funding opportunities for digital research development and contribute to internally and externally funded research projects that support the transformation of digital humanities facilitating interdisciplinary research; Work with academics on early-stage research development to develop and implement proof of concept pilot projects to test research concepts in support of future funding bids; 3 Development of Faculty digital research infrastructure and networks Lead on the development of critical digital infrastructure for the Faculty, implementing the Faculty Strategy and in response to internal and external opportunities for development. Develop and/or contribute to research networks focused on the development of digital research at Faculty level, Institutional level and nationally/internationally as appropriate. Develop and maintain a network of research, technical and digital research staff with IS representation to enable proactive problem solving leading to 30 15 Page 2 of 7
innovative solutions and sharing of existing resources and capabilities to enhance research capacity; Represent the Faculty s digital infrastructure needs to centre (IS, and also Digital Research team) and work with both teams to get Faculty needs onto the strategic roadmap for new development/services. Represent the Faculty, and where appropriate the University, at internal and external events relevant to digital humanities, e.g. ADHO, ADS, ARMA, AHRC, EPSRC, JISC. Convene Arts Digital Strategy Board. 4 Alignment to IS systems and procedures for future sustainability of systems Develop sustainable models for research conducted using technology in conjunction with IS to ensure solutions implemented are sustainable and fully supported; Ensure that appropriate technical standards are followed for data, sound and image capture and subsequent use/re-use, management and long term sustainability of digital assets; Feed into strategic planning with IS and Digital Research Team about growth capacity needs for the transformation of digital humanities through effective demand planning and early sight of projects; Communication and planning between Faculty and IS. 10 Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Qualifications / Education Skills / Training Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Excellent communication skills Fast, self-directed learner, familiar with current, new and emerging technologies (especially web and mobile) Able to work with researchers from a wide range of disciplines to further technology enabled research through: Excellent communication skills including a high standard of written and spoken English Ability to explain technical concepts and to understand academic concepts and marry the two together Training of academic staff in use of technology Desirable First degree in arts/humanitiesrelated subject and postgraduate degree in IT-related subject or vice versa or substantive evidence of equivalent and relevant experience in an HEI setting Familiar with technologies and specialist applications as used in Arts and Humanities research. Furthering technology enabled research through: Knowledge of the research life cycle Knowledge of IPR and other regulatory issues (FoI, DP, disability access etc.) in a digital context Familiarity with national and international standards for interoperability and accessibility Page 3 of 7
Appropriate use of technology to deliver research outputs and improve research impact Project management Good organisation and prioritisation skills Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence others. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Ability to spot new opportunities and derive creative solutions Data management techniques including:- Crowd-sourcing and peersourcing Digital curation good practice Data management techniques including: Database coding and development including web services Managing large datasets Remote data capture and bulk uploading of data Knowledge of standards required for digital asset management including metadata standards such as Dublin Core Able to mash-up disparate data to give new insight Experience Demonstrable experience in the following areas: Research Undertaking research and/or research support Grant/funding applications Study or work in the UK university system Liaison, negotiation and diplomacy Project management Technical Delivery of technical solutions to meet the requirements of clients Developing web based applications Production and consumption of Web Services Use and development of a web-based platform Manipulation of audio, video and still images Managed sustainability Data management Experience of advising on capturing, managing and storing data and Research Experience of an academic research environment working within the Arts and Humanities context, preferably within HE Funding council technical requirements Research impact Standards and compliance Project management Training and supervising staff Technical Delivery of technical solutions to meet arts and humanities research requirements Modern working practices including Test Driven Development, Agile, etc Use of a Development Stack Crowdsourcing, mash-ups and use of social media Developing mobile applications Data management Page 4 of 7
metadata Digitisation projects Supporting the delivery of archive or library catalogues Documenting systems and workflows Decision Making i) taken independently by the role holder Management of own tasks and time Communication and interaction with University staff and external parties Development and implementation of appropriate technological solutions to support research projects through digital innovation and/or use of existing technologies Technical support and advice to research staff on digital aspects of grant bids, technologies, etc. Horizon scanning Documentation and guides in use of systems Defining priorities, drawing up and implementing plans within own area of responsibility ii) taken in collaboration with others Development of the digital humanities capability/strategic direction for the Faculty (with Faculty APVC Research, Head of Research and KE (Arts) and School-based Research Directors) Development and implementation of new solutions for more complex problems (with Faculty APVC Research, Head of Research and KE (Arts), Digital Research Team and IS) Project planning, prioritising others work, capacity planning for research projects and other work prioritised within the Faculty of Arts in support of digital humanities development (with Faculty APVC Research, Head of Research and KE (Arts) and Schoolbased Research Directors) Documentation and guides in development and coding of systems (with external partners as appropriate) Staff training (with Faculty APVC Research, Head of Research and KE (Arts) Technical Plans for funding proposals (with Project lead investigators) Alignment with policies and procedures (such as Change Management ) (with Faculty APVC Research, Head of Research and KE (Arts), Digital Research Team and IS) Decisions about design or support commitments (taken prior to development) (with Faculty APVC Research, Head of Research and KE (Arts), Digital Research Team and IS) iii) referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder with the Faculty PVC, Faculty APVC Research and Faculty Director of Operations - Complex, sensitive, high-level policy/matters - Activities involving long-term planning or significant commitment to working with external agencies or partners - Procurement of major IT and/or software - Decisions with budgetary or service delivery implications - Procedures and policy changes affecting service delivery Page 5 of 7
Additional Information Working relationships - Faculty: Head of Research and KE (Arts), CAS Research and Business Development team and Funding Office, Faculty PVC, Faculty APVC Research, Faculty Director of Operations, Schools Directors of Research, Faculty Digital Learning Director, Faculty Research Impact Manager, academic and administrative staff - across the University including Faculty Web & Marketing Manager, Digital Research Team, REGS The role will require specialist knowledge and skills to enhance the Faculty s research capabilities and will require sensitivity, tact, political and negotiating skills, respect, authority and trust in order to achieve its aims. The University and the Faculty The University of Nottingham, described by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2016 as the nearest Britain has to a truly global university', has award-winning campuses in the United Kingdom, China and Malaysia and hosts a truly global academic community in all three countries. The University is placed 75 th in the world and in the top 1% of universities internationally (2016 QS World University Rankings) and placed 8th in the UK for research power (REF2014). The University has also been recognised as delivering Gold standard in the Reaching and Excellence Framework (TEF). The Faculty of Arts is a large and diverse Faculty of c.450 staff in three Schools: Cultures, Languages and Areas Studies (American and Canadian Studies; Culture, Film and Media; Modern languages and Cultures); English; and Humanities (Art History; Classics and Archaeology; History; Music; Philosophy; Theology and Religious Studies). The Faculty is home to associated Centres and Institutes, and the lead member of the Midlands3Cities AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership. We are spread across both The University of Nottingham Ningbo China and The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus so studying the arts at Nottingham is a truly global undertaking. The research carried out through the Faculty is of the highest standard: in REF2014 more than 97% of research was of international quality, with 72% graded as world-leading or internationally excellent and five of the 11 units submitted were in the top 10 by research power. We place a high value on research-led teaching and are committed to excellence in education and student experience: in NSS 2016 Q22 three of our subject areas achieved 100% and the majority achieved over 90%. The Faculty s strategic aim is to be in top 10 in the UK and top 50 in the world by 2025. The City Nottingham is an attractive, vibrant and prosperous city with something to offer everyone. It is one of the UK s leading retail centres and has a huge variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs which attract people from all over the UK. Culturally, it has good theatres, an arena which attracts both national and international performers and a range of historical interests relating to subjects such as the lace industry, Lord Byron and DH Lawrence. Nottingham is also known for sport, being the home of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs, the National Water Sports Centre and the Nottingham Tennis Centre. There is a good network of roads with easy access to the M1 and the A1, a fast frequent rail service to London and other major cities. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is only eighteen miles away. Page 6 of 7
The city is set within a county of outstanding natural beauty which includes Sherwood Forest, Wollaton Park, lively market towns and wonderful historic buildings. Housing is relatively inexpensive and, in addition to the two Universities, there are excellent schools and colleges available. To find out more about Nottingham, use the following links: Nottingham County Council Tourism http://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/ University of Nottingham http://www.nottingham.ac.uk Zoopla (Guide to local properties) http://www.zoopla.co.uk/ My Nottingham (information on schools, term dates, school transport etc.): http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8524 Page 7 of 7