Collections Support / Assistant Bibliographer

*Location:* Remote

*Working hours:* Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5)

*Salary: *£26,000 per annum

*About Kortext*

Kortext is an exciting and fast-growing tech business in the education sector. As the UK’s #1 student learning content and engagement platform partnering with over 100 UK universities and many more worldwide, we need great people to join our team. Our purpose is to support universities in their mission to educate the next generation of difference-makers!

*The Role*

We are recruiting the role of Collections Support / Assistant Bibliographer to co-develop and curate Kortext branded collections of eBooks for sale to target markets.

The Collections Support / Assistant Bibliographer will work within a small team within the Publisher Services Department and collaboratively with colleagues across the Operations, IT, Product Development and Commercial Departments.

*Key responsibilities*

*Collections and Curation*

o Assist with Kortext’s collection development programme

o Use Kortext’s enriched metadata records and additional sources of information to:

o Proactively develop collections of content for higher education subjects

o Develop collections of content to fulfil agreed Sales / Marketing / Commercial briefs within defined timeframes and budgets

o Brief and support colleagues across the Publisher Services Department to -

o Secure access to content for inclusion in collections

o Secure commercial agreement from Publishers for the inclusion of their content in collections

o Provide collection summaries for Kortext Sales / Marketing colleagues

*Collaboration*

o Collaborate with the Bibliographer/Curator to create collections which meet the needs of a range of customers

o Collaborate with Kortext colleagues including Account Managers, the Sales team, Operations, IT and Product to utilise the enhanced metadata records

o Feed into company reporting processes as required

*Key skills & Requirements *

o Relevant library and/or academic book trade experience is essential

o A formal library/information management qualification or 5+ years’ experience in a similar role is highly desirable

o A proven ability for self-learning and development is highly desirable

o Familiarity with and competence implementing relevant industry best practice

o Strong technical aptitude to learn and utilise an evolving array of tools in support of evidence-informed decision making

o A commitment to working in a collaborative team environment

o First class organisational, planning and problem-solving skills

o Ability to multi-task and to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of professional contexts

o Commercially minded and able to curate appealing collections of content

o Strong listening skills and attention to detail

*Kortext Benefits *

*Flexible working*

We appreciate that individuals' situations can vary for childcare, studying or many other reasons. With that in mind, we can offer flexibility within hours to accommodate this.

*Simply Health scheme *

We have an excellent health scheme plan that allows employees to sign up for the following three months of employment. This includes financial support towards dentists, chiropractors, private appointments and many more.

*Office close to the beach*

Our Office is situated locally to the beach. In 2022 & 2023, we held our Kortext summer party at the beach, and it was an excellent setting for our remote and local staff to connect.

*Hybrid working*

Following Covid, we adapted to the times, offering remote/hybrid positions, allowing us to source talent outside Bournemouth and expand our business.

*26 days Holiday *

We start at 26 days of Holiday plus eight bank holidays, with an opportunity to increase to 28 days after five years (pro rata for part-time members)!

*Learning and development*

We offer a range of L&D, regular refresher training, coaching and mentoring, buddy programme, and many more!

*Equal Opportunities Employer:*

Kortext is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We encourage everyone to apply.

*Reasonable Adjustments: *

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any adjustments during the hiring process & your employment.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: CS/AB

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