Library Manager - Manchester

GEDU Services Pvt. Ltd.

Greater Manchester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Tuition reimbursement for career & FHE

Pension scheme and flexible benefits

Perks@Work discounts and EAP

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

GEDU Global Education in Manchester seeks an experienced Library Manager to lead a campus library that supports research, teaching and learning. You will oversee service delivery, staffing, and resources while driving strategic improvements aligned with institutional priorities.

The role emphasizes data-informed decision making and collaboration with academic departments. The position requires senior leadership in an academic library, strong communication skills, and experience with library

Qualifications

Professional qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
Significant experience in academic library management or leadership.
Strong knowledge of library systems, digital platforms, and academic databases.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage change effectively.
Excellent communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in budget management and service evaluation.
Experience working in a Higher Education library or educational setting.
Experience with FOLIO, Moodle, and EBSCO platforms.
Familiarity with subject-specific resources in health, business, or computing.
Knowledge of inclusive and accessible service design.
Experience in cross-institutional collaboration or external partnerships.

Responsibilities

Lead staff development, performance management, and stakeholder engagement to foster a culture of excellence.
Manage library team recruitment, supervision, and professional development.
Develop and implement library strategies, policies, and service standards aligned with academic priorities.
Oversee frontline services, digital resource access, and user engagement across all library functions.
Manage library systems and platforms (FOLIO, Moodle, EDSCO Discovery Service) for integration and optimization.
Ensure access to academic databases (CINAHL, ScienceDirect) including licensing and usage monitoring.
Lead development and delivery of information literacy programmes and research support services.
Plan and implement library events, campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
Collect and analyze library usage data to monitor KPIs and drive improvements.
Analyze usage data and feedback to inform service improvements and resource development.

Skills

Library leadership

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science

Library and Information Science qualification

Tools

FOLIO

Moodle

EDSCO Discovery Service

CINAHL

ScienceDirect

Job description

Department:Learning Technologies & Library

Location:Manchester

Type of Contract:Permanent - Full-time

Our Vision:Changing Lives through Education

About the Team:Our Library Team supports our students and staff by providing access to academic resources, expert guidance, and creating welcoming, well-equipped spaces that foster independent study, collaboration, and academic success.

The Role:In this role, you will be able to lead a library that is at the forefront of academic excellence. You can drive strategic initiatives that support research, teaching and learning, ensuring that our library is a dynamic hub of knowledge and collaboration. This is your chance to shape the library that transforms students and their learning experience!

The Library Manager provides operational leadership for campus library services, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and academic needs. The role includes overseeing service delivery, managing staffing and resources, liaising with the different library teams and academic departments, and driving continuous improvement across physical and digital provision. They play a key role in shaping service strategy, supporting curriculum integration, and enhancing the library’s contribution to student success and institutional reputation.

A key part of the role is leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of library-related data to support evidence-based decision-making, compliance, and service enhancement. This includes maintaining systems for usage monitoring, tracking KPIs, and training staff on data collection processes.

The role also requires flexibility, including occasional late evening and weekend work, to meet service needs.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship!

What the Role Involves

The Library Manager leads on staff development, performance management, and stakeholder engagement, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and responsiveness.
Lead and manage the library team, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, and professional development.
Developandimplementlibrarystrategies,policies,andservicestandardsalignedwith GBS’s academic priorities.
Overseethedeliveryoffrontlineservices,digitalresourceaccess,anduser engagement across all library functions.
ManagelibrarysystemsandplatformsincludingFOLIO,Moodle,andEDSCO Discovery Service, ensuring integration and optimisation.
EnsureeffectiveaccesstoacademicdatabasessuchasCINAHL,ScienceDirect,and others, including licensing and usage monitoring.
Lead the development and delivery of information literacy programmes and research support services.
Leadplanningandimplementationoflibraryevents,campaigns,andoutreach initiatives.
Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of library usage data, ensuring accurate KPI monitoring and using insights to drive continuous service improvement
Analyse usage data and feedback to inform service improvements and resource development.

What We’re Looking For

Professional qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
Significant experience in academic library management or leadership.
Strong knowledge of library systems, digital platforms, and academic databases.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage change effectively.
Excellent communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in budget management and service evaluation.
Experience working in a Higher Education library or educational setting.
Experience with FOLIO, Moodle, and EBSCO platforms.
Familiarity with subject-specific resources in health, business, or computing.
Knowledge of inclusive and accessible service design.
Experience in cross-institutional collaboration or external partnerships.

What we offer

Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra day of leave per year of service (up to 5 days), and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)
Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application
Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more
Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance:Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more
Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.” — Barbara Vargas(Professional Services Employee).

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities

About Us

GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers.

Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

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