Job: Library Engagement Lead (full time). End of play: Jan 6, 2026 | Open Journals Collective

The Open Journals Collective (OJC) is looking to appoint a Library Engagement Lead to undertake key community relationship management activities that ensure the growth of the OJC’s library membership income.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about open access publishing and can join an exciting startup that works with the wider university-based publishing community. You will work closely with the OJC Directors and the OJC Operations Manager to meet library membership targets to raise investment for supporting the publishing costs of the 300+ journals in OJC’s Collections. The role will involve designing and leading a programme of library engagement activities, including relationship building, conference attendance, public speaking, preparing press releases, using social media, and designing outreach campaigns.

We are looking for someone to support engagement work both in person and remotely in UK/EU and US locations/time zones. The successful candidate can start from 16th February, or as soon practicable thereafter. This position is permanent.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 (12:00 midday GMT).