College Librarian

Diversity Jobsite; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Allowance

39 days annual leave

An attractive pension scheme

Free lunch when on duty

Free parking

Job summary

Wolfson College in Oxford is seeking an experienced academic librarian to lead and develop its Library services, strengthening its role in the College’s scholarly and cultural life. The Librarian will oversee collections, online resources and study spaces, and will work with staff across disciplines to meet the evolving needs of students, Fellows and researchers.

The role includes senior management of the College Archives and coordinating with the Archivist and College Secretary, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian status or equivalent experience in academic libraries.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience delivering high-quality library services.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Library services.
• Oversee College Archives and line-manage Arts Manager.
• Collaborate with Fellows, researchers and colleagues across disciplines.
• Plan and manage budgets and resources to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Library management

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified librarian or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: £50,500–£57,753 pa plus Staff Travel Allowance (currently £1,145 pa net of tax).

Wolfson College, University of Oxford, is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and enthusiastic academic librarian to lead and develop its Library services and contribute to the distinctive academic, intellectual and cultural life of the College.

At the heart of Wolfson's diverse and international graduate community, the College Library provides a welcoming and supportive environment for study and research. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Library houses a collection of nearly 50,000 items, alongside online resources and a variety of study spaces.

The College Librarian will have overall responsibility for the strategic development, management and delivery of Library services, ensuring that collections, resources and facilities continue to meet the evolving needs of students, Fellows and researchers.

The role also encompasses senior management responsibility for the College Archives, working closely with the Archivist and College Secretary, and line management of the College's Arts Manager. The successful candidate will therefore play an important role in supporting and strengthening the College's academic and cultural activities.

About you

We are looking for a qualified or equivalently experienced library professional with substantial experience in an academic library environment, strong leadership and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive and responsive services.

An ideal candidate will bring experience of managing and developing library collections and services, leading and supporting staff, and managing budgets and resources. They will also have a sound understanding of developments in academic librarianship and digital information provision.

The College Librarian will be an effective communicator and collaborative leader, and will be comfortable working with colleagues across a range of professional disciplines and contributing to the wider life of the College.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced librarian to take a leading role in shaping the future of library services within a distinctive and vibrant Oxford graduate college.

Salary and benefits

The College offers a competitive salary of £50,500–£57,753 per annum, including Oxford Weighting, together with a generous benefits package, including:

• Staff Travel Allowance, currently £1,145 net of tax per annum
• 39 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• An attractive pension scheme
• Free lunch when on duty, within the College's allowance
• Free parking, subject to availability

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday, 23 November 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026.

Wolfson College is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of its workforce, students and wider community. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.