Academic Services Manager

ARU; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is looking for an Academic Services Manager to lead their Academic Services Team in Chelmsford. This role focuses on providing innovative library services and study support, promoting collaboration among faculty and ensuring excellence in educational resources. Extensive benefits and flexible working arrangements are provided, reflecting the university's commitment to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Travel schemes

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a degree or higher qualification.
• Relevant professional experience is required.
• Collaboration with faculty managers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-based Academic Services Team.
• Ensure high standards of library services and study support.
• Promote high-quality study and information resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree or higher qualification

Job description

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Academic Services Manager

Job Category: Administrative

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: From £45,000 to £55,000

Location: Chelmsford

Faculty/Service: Student & Library Services

Closing Date: 10/11

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About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. It holds a Gold award for the quality of its education through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields, delivering impactful research that addresses pressing issues and benefits communities. Recognized for academic excellence by UK funding bodies, 16 of our research areas are assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England and are among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeships, collaborating with hundreds of employers nationwide.

About the role:

The University Library, within the Student and Library Services Directorate, is dedicated to providing an excellent, innovative, and responsive library and information service integrated into university life.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the site-based Academic Services Team at Writtle and Chelmsford, comprising Study Coaches supporting study skills and Subject Librarians delivering academic library services to our teaching, learning, and research communities.

Working closely with the Academic Services Manager overseeing teams at Cambridge and Peterborough, you will apply your leadership skills to ensure high standards of library services and study support for students and staff within faculties. You will also promote high-quality study resources, information resources, and support aligned with the curriculum.

Candidates should hold a degree or higher qualification, with relevant professional experience, or a professional degree appropriate to the role. You will collaborate with various managers and academic colleagues to ensure library and study support services meet the needs of faculty students and staff.

The Student and Library Services Directorate supports an agile working policy, with at least 40% of weekly hours on campus and up to 60% remote work.

Find out more about us.

We offer extensive benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training opportunities, travel schemes, and a competitive relocation package. Please visit our page for full details.

All employees must be eligible to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Guidance Notes:

Download the Job Description and Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria outlined.