University Press Manager

Job Title: University Press Manager

Reference:  213             

Department: Library - Research and Academic Services

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract

Contract Duration: 2 years

Hours: 0.6 FTE

Closing Date: 1 October 2026, 11:59pm

Full time Salary Range: £47,389 - £56,535 per annum, pro rata

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment for the Library as we continue to transform our services to deliver our new strategy.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

We are looking for inspiring, credible, and authentic managers who, along with their specialist knowledge, are able to create a culture of digital innovation. You will be an excellent communicator, used to leading projects and working closely with research academics. You will be able to evidence your expertise in managing a university press and your ability to influence. You will have proven experience in creating a sustainable university press operating model that delivers on our ambitions.

About the Department

The Library & Archives are central to the delivery of the University strategy by providing a high-quality service to all of our stakeholders in the delivery of teaching, learning, research and our civic ambitions. Through innovative approaches to information management, data analysis and emerging technologies, we are striving to create a seamless and personalised experience that enhances teaching, learning and research; to empower our research community to navigate the complex open research landscape in a financially sustainable and simple way and to develop learning spaces that provide an enhanced and inclusive physical and digital experience.

For further information please see the Library and Modern Records Centre departmental webpages.

Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 68th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’ (see our Reputation page for details).

Nestled in the heart of England, the University of Warwick is a gateway to the whole of the country, offering exceptional rail and road links and only 15 mins from Birmingham International airport. With easy access to the vibrant, diverse conurbations of Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester and Oxford or the smaller heritage and arts laden towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth there is something for everyone. You will also have easy access to three areas of outstanding national beauty, the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and Cannock Chase. 

Working on campus you will have easy access to facilities such as Warwick Arts Centre, one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, delivering a high quality, engaging, and diverse programme of performing and visual arts, concerts, films, festivals, education and learning activities, and special events - all presented in world-class venues and spaces. 

In addition, our world-class Sports and Wellbeing Hub opened in 2019. The hub houses a modern 230 station gym, a 25m 12-lane swimming pool, over 100 fitness classes and a 706sqm climbing wall. 

Our campus also has huge amounts of green space to enjoy, including lakes, woodland and open fields. 

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed. 

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students.

Find out more about the benefits of working here.

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.59pm on the closing date of 1 October 2026.

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment.  We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.  Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.

The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.