University Librarian

**University Librarian**:
Solent University is looking for a Head of Library Services and University Librarian.

This is an exciting time for our organisation with an ambitious growth plan, a new Learning and Teaching Strategy and an Estates Strategy which will see major refurbishments to the Library over the next few years.
- School/Service
- Library & Learning Service
- Salary
- £63,059 - £73,091
- Vacancy Type Filter
- Support
- Career Pathway
- PS - Management
- Terms of Contract
- Indefinite
- Contract Type
- Full Time
- Normal Place of work
- Southampton Campus
- Employer
- Solent University Services Ltd
- Closing Date
- 27/06/2023
- Ref No
- 12550
- Documents
- University Librarian. Job Profile Dec 2021.pdf
(PDF, 89.16kb)

We need a strong leader who can provide expert input and guidance to library teams and projects to develop an environment which will offer students a world-class education experience. You’ll have experience in leading library teams and understand how to deliver fantastic customer service to diverse learning, teaching and research communities, building on our track record as a Customer Service Excellence accredited Library for the 10th consecutive year

The role requires strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills to work collaboratively with departments across the university as well as external partners. You’ll be able to work under pressure and balance a variety of different responsibilities to ensure teams have the support they need to deliver effective, high quality services to staff and students that align with our Learning and Teaching Strategy.

People come to work at Solent because we're a modern and ambitious university with exciting plans for the future. We're focused on the practical side of higher education, providing the connections and confidence to turn knowledge into careers with real meaningful impact.

By working together, we aim to create an inclusive, health environment to provide an excellent people experience and a workplace where living the Solent values is central to everything we do.

Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.

**We are Confident. We are Progressive. We are Inclusive. **We Are Solent**.