Academic Services Manager

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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/Prof 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 education through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and 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, with 16 research areas assessed as world leading, ARU is the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England and a leading UK university for degree apprenticeships, collaborating with numerous 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.

We are seeking a leader for 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 community.

In collaboration 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, aligning resources with curriculum needs.

Candidates should hold a degree or higher, with relevant professional experience or qualifications, and work closely with various managers and academic colleagues to meet service needs across sites.

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.

Additional benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training, travel schemes, and relocation packages. Full details are available on our website.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early upon sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

For key requirements, download the Job Description and Person Specification. Please demonstrate how your skills and experience match these criteria in your application.