Head of Collections, Teaching and Research

jobs24.co.uk; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Head of Collections, Teaching and Research to spearhead the strategic direction of an esteemed library renowned for its exceptional Special Collections. This pivotal role involves collaborating closely with the Director of The John Rylands Library to enhance the management and accessibility of the Library's vast resources. As a leader, you will drive initiatives that promote public engagement and elevate the Library's profile nationally and internationally. Join a prestigious institution that is dedicated to delivering world-class library services and making a significant impact in the realm of research and education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic leadership and management of library collections.
• Strong background in policy development and curatorial practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of policies and procedures for Special Collections.
• Provide strategic leadership for the Library's Curatorial Team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Policy Development

Curatorial Management

Public Engagement

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science or related field

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Head of Collections, Teaching and Research will work with the Director of The John Rylands Library to provide strategic leadership for the development, care, management and discovery of the Library's outstanding Special Collections and work nationally and internationally in representing The University of Manchester.

The Head of Collections, Teaching and Research will lead the development of policies, procedures and programmes to advance the management, development, care and promotion of our outstanding Special Collections as well as improving access to, and discovery of them. The role will also provide strategic leadership of the Library's extensive Curatorial Team and will be the key senior partner to the University Librarian and Director of The John Rylands Library in leadership and strategic decision making within The University of Manchester Library and in the Special Collections Directorate.

The University of Manchester Library is one of only five UK National Research Libraries, the third largest academic library in Britain and is widely acknowledged to be one of the great libraries of the world. Our vast and rich collections enable us to provide a world-class library for The University of Manchester, the UK's largest single-site University. The Library delivers both learning and research and one of the most significant public engagement programmes of any Library in the world as recognised by the University's consistent top ten rankings in the THES Impact Rankings on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.