At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage library services and empower teams with high-quality information resources.
- Company: Join Defra, a key player in safeguarding the environment and supporting rural economies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive work environment committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on policy and decision-making through access to vital information.
- Qualifications: Experience in library services and a passion for information management.
The predicted salary is between 34765 - 41375 £ per year.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.
The Information Management Team within the Science, Data and Analys group offers an exciting opportunity for a Library Services Manager. The Defra Library team provides a variety of customer groups with access to a wide range of information resources. Defra library is part of the Government KIM (GKIM) professional community that works across departments, agencies, and arms’ length bodies (ALBs) to support and champion the creation, organisation and exploitation of information and knowledge.
Our customers are committed to basing policy processes, research and decision making on the best possible evidence and Defra Library plays a vital role in enabling this by providing a gateway to a wide range of high-quality information resources. We strive to provide an outstanding, sustainable service that adds real value by empowering colleagues to make the best possible use of the library resources and services.
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups.
Defra Library team provides library services and resources to support all staff in Defra, APHA, and Natural England in having the evidence base to perform their business functions. In addition, the library also provides these functions to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) and a Document Delivery Service to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Defra Library plays a vital role in enabling our customers to base policy processes, research and decision making on the best possible evidence. The library provides a gateway to a wide range of high-quality information resources. We strive to provide an outstanding, sustainable service that adds real value by empowering colleagues to make the best possible use of the library resources and services.
Works under the direction of the Research support and library services Senior Librarian to ensure effective operational delivery of library services.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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