Graduate Trainee Library Systems

London South Bank University; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London South Bank University (LSBU) invites applications for a role to manage library systems and enhance the academic library service. The post blends practical system operations with analytics to improve access to resources and user experience for students and staff across LSBU campuses.

You will join a dynamic library team, support data‑driven decision making, and contribute to an inclusive, student‑centred information service.

Qualifications

• Experience using data analytics/MI to inform decisions.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication skills and training delivery.
• Interest in a library career and personal development.

Skills

IT skills (MS Excel)

Data analytics / MI for decision‑make

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Excellent communication skills

Library career interest

Tools

Library management system

Job description

About us

It's an important time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. With the launch of our new LSBU Group Strategy, Connecting, we're shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy - rooted in London.

Professional and technical education has been central to LSBU Group's mission since our founding in 1892. Today, as London's first integrated tertiary education group, we continue to lead the way on learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, connectivity lies at the heart of all we do.

Since 2019, LSBU Group has grown beyond its three founding institutions to form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers - united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership.

We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our Group network enables us to create learning pathways and connect people and organisations. This ensures learners are supported through the education system to achieve their full potential and can contribute their skills and energies locally and to wider society.

Our new strategy, Connecting, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it's developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders.

Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Working for us

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledge base, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society.

To realise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, who are enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bring ideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.

At LSBU Group, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution.

You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.

The role

This position offers the successful candidate experience of managing library systems, and understanding the role they play in providing an academic library service. The post will combine practical skills in operating a complex library services platform with the understanding of its application to advance the user experience. A confident use of analytics and a trouble-shooting mindset will help ensure users can continue to access the resources they need.

What you will bring

• Have excellent IT skills (including MS Excel) and comfort in learning new systems.
• Have experience of effective use of data analytics and/or management information to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Have excellent communication skills, able to adapt language and style for a wide range of people, situations and media, including delivering training
• Be interested in a library career and committed to personal development.

Benefits

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th November 23.59 pm

Interview/assessment - week commencing 23rd November 2026

Flexible working and equality

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU's staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.