Location: | Derby |
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Salary: | £58,863 to £73,579 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £84,616 per annum). |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 18th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 20th October 2024 |
Job Ref: | 0371-24 |
Location: University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB
About the College/Department
Our Library is one that supports our communities to realise their ambitions by opening up new areas of knowledge & understanding and through fostering applied creative thinking.
At the centre of our approach is a high-quality student experience, outstanding student outcomes and supporting an excellent research environment. With this in mind, our teams deliver against three core strategic themes:
Content - Exploration and access to scholarly content is critical to the process of learning, teaching, research, and knowledge exchange. The Library plays a significant role provisioning scholarly content, working with our academic colleagues and students. We shall work to ensure that relevant content is delivered in a sustainable way and that we leverage technology and metadata expertise that enables our students and academics to explore and access the scholarly record.
About the role
The University of Derby Library is seeking to appoint a Head of Academic Services, a critical role that helps us to deliver conspicuously against the University's purpose and strategic aims.
As Head of Academic Services, you’ll contribute to the leadership and development of the Library, leading strategic direction for the Library’s academic services, supporting research, learning and teaching. You’ll be responsible for the implementation of strategy through operational planning and performance monitoring. You’ll work collaboratively across the University, and as a member of the Library’s Strategic Group you’ll play a key role to ensure the Library’s vision, strategies and service align with the University’s strategic priorities.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues. You’ll leverage your experience in leading academic support services, utilising data, and evidence to inform strategic development, and demonstrate the ability to take a lead in the formulation and implementation of strategic change.
Key requirements that we are looking for:
Key Contacts
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Benjamin Veasey, University Librarian via b.veasey@derby.ac.uk.
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.
Advert Closes: 20/10/24
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