Special Collections & Archives Librarian

University of Worcester; Hive; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Worcester is seeking a proactive Special Collections and Archives Librarian to support the establishment of an innovative University archive service. This role will involve leading the development of existing special collections, particularly the National Basketball Heritage Collection, while managing stakeholder relationships to enhance library services. The ideal candidate will contribute to promoting student success and community engagement within a friendly and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual incremental salary increase

Up to 36 days of leave per year

Attractive Company Pension Scheme

Access to Staff Retail Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing advice and support

In-house training and development support

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the University archive and existing special collections.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and promote the innovative use of collections to support strategic objectives.
• Support the establishment of the University archive service.

Job description

Library Services are seeking to appoint a proactive Special Collections and Archives Librarian to join our research and content teams.

This is a newly created post will support the establishment of an University archive service. You will lead the development of the University archive and our existing special collections, including the National Basketball Heritage Collection (NBHC). Managing stakeholder relationships and promoting the innovative use of the collections and university archives to support library services strategic objectives in relation to learning and teaching, research and community engagement will be key aspects of the role.

The University of Worcester Library Services is an innovative and high-quality service achieving student satisfaction scores of above 90%. Library Services operates out of The Hive, a ground-breaking, fully integrated academic and public library, run in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, which provides services to all members of the University and community.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £37,174, with the opportunity to progress to £40,497 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
  
  

For any informal queries about this opportunity please contact Sharon Stevens, Head of Open Scholarship and Content Management, via email - [e-mail]

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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