Competitive starting salary range from £37,631 up to £42,943 (dependent upon experience) + London Allowance with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Our Mission
Coventry University is a global Education Group with a mission of Creating Better Futures.Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.
This role is based within CU Academic Services Ltd, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.
The Role
Coventry University London is firmly established as a successful, dynamic, and innovative provider of distinctive programmes, which leverage our location in the City of London, a global centre for finance, business, and the creative industries.
Our mission is to deliver career-ready, global, enterprising graduates by providing a real business and professional experience that is tailored to individual talents and future career ambitions. This mission permeates every aspect of our operation and drives our success in achieving high levels of graduate employment, entrepreneurship, and further study. We recognise the importance of the academic quality of our staff, as well as the relevance and currency of our curriculum, in achieving this mission.
We are looking for an experienced academic librarian, to manage library services at our central London campus. You will lead a small team of professional and para-professional staff providing customer support and resource management.
You will be responsible for leading the maintenance and updating of course and module level reading lists and oversee the library assistant team to complete associated tasks.
You will work closely with the rest of the Library and Academic Skills team, Digital Services, academic departments, Coventry University Group library colleagues and other departments from across the University group.
This post will be based at our campus near Liverpool Street but will also provide limited support to our campuses in Vauxhall, Greenwich and Dagenham.
Our Successful Candidate
You will be a qualified Librarian and hold a degree in a relevant subject such as Librarianship, Information Studies or Information management.
You will have previous experience of managing or supervising a frontline library service along with managing a team of staff.
You will be confident with using technology, particularly using Microsoft packages, along with experience of using library management solutions such as ex Libris and Alma.
You will have excellent customer service skills and a commitment to improving the student experience.
If you have substantial experience in the operation of library services in an academic institution, then this is the job for you.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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