Library Digital Services Manager

Royal Holloway; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university seeks a passionate Library Digital Services Manager to enhance digital library offerings. This pivotal role involves leading innovative service development, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring user satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional library services. Join a vibrant academic community and contribute to shaping the future of library services in a beautiful campus setting, with the potential for hybrid working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Help with Eyesight testing costs

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering digital library services.
• Strong technical skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital services for the academic community.
• Shape the future of library services through innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

User-Centric Approach

Job description

Salary
£40,589 to £47,753 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type
Full Time

Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Reference
0125-010

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

(Full-Time, Permanent)

Applications are invited for the post of Library Digital Services Manager in the Library and Cultural Services Directorate.

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional digital library services that support the University's strategic goals? Royal Holloway seeks a highly motivated and experienced Library Digital Services Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative digital services to our vibrant academic community.

In this key role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of library services, working with library technologies and collaborating with colleagues across the University. If you possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a user-centric approach, we encourage you to apply.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes, including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free Parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Caroline Cooke, Deputy Director, Library Services, via email: [e-mail]

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history.