University Librarian and Director of Library and Learning Services

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Vacancy terms: Full Time, Permanent

Salary details: Competitive

Hours per week: 37.5

Advert closes midnight on: 12 Jul 2021

About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a University Librarian and Director of Library & Learning Services. In this role you will be responsible for leading, defining and realising an ambitious and realistic vision for the Division of Library & Learning Services which aligns with and supports the implementation of the University’s strategy and priorities. Reporting to the Registrar and Secretary, you will operate strategically both within the Registrar’s department and across the University more widely. You will have responsibility for the University Library, the Student & Library Information Services, and Learning Services; the University’s archives, modern records and information asset management.

The Library & Learning Services Division provides resources and quality services to support the University of Leicester’s new strategic ambitions. Our David Wilson Library building has seen continued investment with new and innovative learning spaces; the expansion of our demand driven digital collections, development of research infrastructure to enable open research and the provision of dedicated academic skills support for our students.

You will have the personal drive, enthusiasm and professional expertise to provide exceptional leadership for this highly successful service, working closely and productively with academic staff, researchers, students and professional services colleagues. This is a key senior management role offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a major contribution to the continuing success of the University through the design and delivery of an excellent library and learning service.

For more information on the role and its responsibilities please see the candidate brochure. Informal enquiries regarding this opportunity are welcome, and should be made to Geoff Green, Registrar and Secretary on geoff.green@leicester.ac.uk.

Additional information

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, full employment history and achievements. CV’s should be accompanied by a 2 page covering letter describing briefly how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Summary Form, your achievements, why the appointment is of interest and what you’d like to achieve in the role.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.