Head of Libraries Operations

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Goldsmiths, University of London Full time

About the Department

We are proud of our highly skilled, collaborative staff and unique resources, which enable us to support our community in learning, teaching, scholarship, and research.

As a key member of the Extended Library Management Team, you will contribute to and lead on Library and directorate wide projects, leveraging your excellent collaborative and networking skills.

Our Library at Goldsmiths is at the heart of academic life and the student experience, with over 15,000 readers relying on us for reliable, high-quality services, resources, and support.

We are passionate about continually innovating, developing, and improving our offer, and we are looking for someone to take ownership of the customer experience, concentrating on the consistent delivery of good quality services to users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational management of front line customer services
  • Library spaces management
  • Reader Services team management
  • Contribution to and leadership on Library and directorate wide projects

Benefits:

  • Agile working environment
  • 28 days' annual leave plus 6 paid closure days
  • Defined benefit pension scheme
  • Support for professional development
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.



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