Library Manager

ICMP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative education provider is seeking a Library Manager to oversee digital library services across multiple UK sites. This position is crucial for managing the day-to-day delivery of library functions at the Kilburn Campus, including resource acquisition, budget oversight, and supporting academic needs. The role requires expertise in library management and an understanding of digital resources, with a focus on high-quality service delivery for students and staff.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme with Royal London

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Loans

50% off ICMP courses

Qualifications

• Experience in managing library services.
• Strong knowledge of digital libraries and resources.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the digital library across all UK sites.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of library services.
• Oversee acquisition and control of library resources.

Skills

Library management

Digital resource management

Budget management

Teaching support

Job description

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and SAE Institute UK.

Library Manager
📍 Location: London (based at ICMP Kilburn Campus)
📄 Contract Type: Full-time 1FTE
💰 Salary: Grade 8 - Up to £37,414 per annum
📄 Closing date for applications: 8th December 2025
📅 Interview Dates: w/c 5th January 2026

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to lead on the digital library across all UK sites and to manage the day-to-day delivery of services at ICMP Kilburn Campus. This includes the acquisition, planning and control of resources, and supporting the teaching, learning and research needs of academic staff and students. The role includes responsibility for the digital library across ICMP and SAE UK, promotion and care of the library’s book stock, subscriptions to online resources, study skills support and contribution to the planning of all library matters.

The role will have a budget in order to purchase library stock.

Following a recent merger of ICMP and SAE UK, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Library Services and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality services and resources to our academic and student community across all UK sites.

Note: AD Education UK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General)
• Group Income Protection (Legal & General)
• Life Assurance (Legal & General)
• Season Ticket Loans
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026
• 50% off ICMP courses