Digital Asset Management Service Manager
Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
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Job Description
About the Role
You will join the Bodleian Libraries at an exciting time as we implement a new Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to support our growing digital collections. You will lead the development of a sustainable, user-focused DAM service, helping to improve how our digital collections are managed, preserved, discovered and reused. Working with teams across the Bodleian, you will shape workflows, standards and governance, support the implementation of the new system, drive organisational adoption and develop a roadmap for continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 2 years, working 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working is available, typically requiring no more than 2-3 days per week in the office.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days of annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Job Requirements
About You
You will have a degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience, alongside proven experience of running a DAM system.
You will understand digital collection management, preservation, metadata and data standards, and have experience delivering digital transformation.
You will be an excellent communicator, confident working across teams, managing change and helping colleagues adopt new systems and workflows.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Digital Asset Management Service Manager
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Libraries
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Digital Asset Management Service Manager
Job: Digital Asset Management Service Manager
Organisation: Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford
Postcode: OX2 0EW
How to Apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the provided template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 30 September 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 19 October 2026.
- Contact name: GLAM Recruitment
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford
Oxford University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) house some of the world's most significant collections. They provide important places of scholarly enquiry and serve as the front door to the wealth of knowledge and research generated at Oxford, welcoming over 3 million visitors each year. We form one of the greatest concentrations of university collections in the world.