Head of Collections Operations Transformation

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

**About the Bodleian**

The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford is the largest university library system in the United Kingdom. It includes the principal University library - the Bodleian Library - which has been a legal deposit library for 400 years; as well as 27 libraries across Oxford. Together, the Libraries hold more than 13million printed items. Collections Management at the Bodleian is a department of over 110 staff responsible for the acquisition, management, and discovery of the Bodleian’s modern collections.

**About the role**

This is a full time, fixed term post for 2 years.

**About You**

This role will suit you if you:

- Have demonstrable experience in continuous improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
- Are an experienced leader who can build teams that will meet current and future business needs.
- Are able to develop a compelling vision and lead with authenticity and purpose, motivating and engaging staff in a large and complex team.
- Are capable of developing strong working relationships that inform and enable the delivery of effective operations.
- Have operational and workflow management experience.
- Are experienced in planning and leading transformational change, at scale and at pace, through to a successful conclusion and experienced at leading and supporting others through change.

**What we offer**

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working (expected two to three days in the office per week).

**Diversity**

**How to apply



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