Lead Academic Librarian – Information & Skills Programs

University of Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

University of Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Academic Librarian and Academic Skills Team Leader to deliver inclusive, student‑centred library and academic skills support across the student journey.

You will lead the Academic Librarians and Academic Skills team, develop workshops, embedded teaching, and online resources aligned with curriculum needs, while building strong partnerships across faculties and professional services.

Qualifications

• Experienced library or academic skills professional with a passion for student success and inclusive practice.
• Experience of managing staff and teams and delivering high-quality services in a Higher Education or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of library and information services, academic skills development, and current HE sector practice.
• Experience of teaching and supporting students in areas such as research skills, academic writing, and study skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Academic Librarian and Academic Skills team, ensuring high-quality, inclusive service delivery.
• Develop and deliver a programme of information literacy, digital literacy, and academic skills support aligned to the student journey.
• Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and stakeholders to embed library and academic skills within the curriculum.
• Support the development of library collections to ensure resources meet learning, teaching, and research needs.
• Use data, evaluation, and student feedback to monitor performance and inform continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to operational and strategic planning for library services and student success initiative.
• Lead on policy, quality, and compliance, ensuring services align with institutional and sector requirements.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to enhance support for students and raise service profile.
• Deputise for the Library Manager as required and support wider library operations.

Skills

Staff management

HE sector knowledge

Student teaching

Education

Honours degree

Professional qualification in librarianship

Job description

University of Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Academic Librarian and Academic Skills Team Leader to deliver inclusive, student‑centred library and academic skills support across the student journey.

You will lead the Academic Librarians and Academic Skills team, develop workshops, embedded teaching, and online resources aligned with curriculum needs, while building strong partnerships across faculties and professional services.