Academic Library Leader | Strategy, Data & Student Success

GBS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 holidays

1 extra day per service year (max 5)

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career dev

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech

Perks@Work discounts & wellbeing

Referral scheme £500

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GBS in Manchester is seeking a Library Manager to lead a dynamic campus library and shape its strategic direction. You will drive initiatives that support research, teaching and learning while ensuring a high-quality user experience across physical and digital services.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and data-informed decision making, with occasional late evenings and weekend work to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Significant experience in academic library management or leadership.
• Strong knowledge of library systems, digital platforms, and academic databases.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage change effectively.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in budget management and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on staff development, performance management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage library team including recruitment, supervision, performance management, and professional development.
• Develop and implement library strategies, policies, and service standards aligned with GBS’s academic priorities.
• Oversee the delivery of frontline services, digital resource access, and user engagement across all library functions.
• Manage library systems and platforms including FOLIO, Moodle, and EDSCO Discovery Service, ensuring integration and optimisation.
• Ensure effective access to academic databases such as CINAHL, ScienceDirect, and others, including licensing and usage monitoring.
• Lead the development and delivery of information literacy programmes and research support services.
• Monitor and evaluate library performance through data analysis, feedback, and benchmarking.
• Manage library budgets, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Lead planning and implementation of library events, campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of library usage data, ensuring accurate KPI monitoring and using insights to drive continuous service improvement
• Analyse usage data and feedback to inform service improvements and resource development.
• Rotate between multiple campuses as required to cover absences and staffing issues.]
• Eseential
• What We’re Looking For:

Skills

Leadership & staff management

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Budget management & service evaluation

Knowledge of library systems & Datab…

Education

Professional qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent

Tools

FOLIO

Moodle

EDSCO Discovery Service

Job description

GBS in Manchester is seeking a Library Manager to lead a dynamic campus library and shape its strategic direction. You will drive initiatives that support research, teaching and learning while ensuring a high-quality user experience across physical and digital services.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and data-informed decision making, with occasional late evenings and weekend work to meet service needs.