Head of Library and Learning Services

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is seeking to appoint an experienced librarian to lead an efficient and high-quality library service that effectively supports learning, teaching and research across the institution.

The role holder will act as the point of authority with respect to library and learning services and will be the most senior professional librarian within the institution. They will have a proven track-record in managing and enhancing a library service within a higher education setting and will make a lead contribution to the formulation and implementation of the School’s Library Strategy, in support of its mission to inspire, educate and train the artistic and cultural change-makers of tomorrow.

Working with colleagues across the Academic Registry and Faculty, the role holder will also support the ongoing design and development of the use of learning technologies across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly regarded library and learning service within a small and specialist acting and theatre arts conservatoire, and to influence through this role its future strategic and operational direction.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, Black and Global Majority backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented within the sector and within Central.

Please be assured that we will protect your privacy and the information provided on the monitoring form. No information is shared if there is a risk of identification. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please ensure you have read our privacy statement before you send your application forms to us.

Please note that in line with Home Office guidelines, this role qualifies for UKVI sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please complete our online application Section A and Section B. 

Please ensure all applications are received by midday on 21 April 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews and assessments will take place on 7 or 8 May 2025.

Please note that we currently do not reimburse travel expenses.

We aim to shortlist all applications within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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