Senior Library Services Manager

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Faculty of Advocates Full time

The professional body for the Scottish bar, the Faculty of Advocates is a membership organisation with the Advocates Library at its heart. Established formally in 1689, the Library blends tradition with its modern role as a busy working law library, providing a library and information service to members of the Faculty and acting as Scotland’s national law library. Post: Head of the Library
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday: 9.00am – 5.Operating under a hybrid working policy
30 days holiday (rising to 35 days)
~6 Public Holidays
~ Private Health Care: Current Provider – Vitality
~ Employer Pension Contribution of 9%
~ Flexi Time Policy
~ Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
~ Critical Illness & Life Cover
~ Employee Assistance Programme

An opportunity has arisen for a new Head of the Library following the retirement announcement of the current postholder. The role will encompass strategic leadership for the Advocates Library and the library team. A demonstrable track record of robust strategic leadership and operational management is required, as is experience in change management and initiatives for continuous improvement methods to modernise the library.
This role sits within the Senior Leadership team and, at its core, is about managing the Advocates Library effectively and efficiently. It is a varied, exciting and challenging position for those interested in the future of the Advocates Library. We are looking for candidates who will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Advocates Library and the team, including:
To manage the Advocates Library in an effective and efficient manner, implementing existing, and developing new, policies in consultation with the CEO and as part of the Faculty/FSL Senior Leadership team, and also in consultation with the Keeper of the Library and the advisory group of Curators.
To have overall responsibility for the services provided by the Library team and drive the strategic direction of the library.
To implement and develop library plans and policies with the Library team.
Ensure compliance with current legislation, regulations and ethical standards regarding copyright, licenses, information, and data.
To represent the library at all appropriate internal and external bodies.
To discuss and undertake any project reasonably raised by the Keeper of the Library or the CEO.
Leadership and support ad hoc projects and change management initiatives.
The successful candidate will have a degree or post-graduate qualification in library studies which is essential, with a minimum of ten years’ experience of working in a professional library of which five years should be at senior management level. The successful candidate must have experience of working in a leading role within a professional service and be able to demonstrate exceptional influencing, leadership and change management skills along with a natural ability to lead and inspire whilst building trust and confidence. Experience in a law-related or other special library or information service would be advantageous. Experience of working in a leading role within a professional library is desirable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Monday to Friday

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working within a library: Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh



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