Subject & Engagement Librarian in London

Role Overview

To proactively develop Library & Learning Services across Bath Spa University London, establishing and maintaining effective and productive working relationships with academic staff and students at Bath Spa University London and colleagues across Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive taught programme of information literacy and research skills.
• Coordinate with colleagues across LLS to provide excellent resources and services to our staff and students.
• Line‑manage LLS staff or student interns based in library spaces across BSU London.
• Participate in operational planning, policy development and objective setting in line with LLS strategy.
• Oversee collection management, budgeting, development and promotion within allocated subject areas, using the Resource List Management System and the Library Management System.
• Teach information literacy skills and support student learning.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in library or information management.
• Chartered Librarian status or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or appropriate equivalents).
• Proven post‑qualification professional experience in a customer‑facing library and/or information environment.
• Professional skills in collections management, searching electronic resources, use of Library Management Systems and Reading List Systems.
• Proven advocacy and negotiation skills.

Compensation

Grade 7 – Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,482 per annum.

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase.

Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Working Arrangements

Teaching at BSU London includes timetabled evenings and weekends, so flexibility will be required to occasionally alter 9‑5 working patterns to accommodate this.

The post‑holder will mainly be based at Bath Spa University London (Hackney) but will deliver teaching and manage services across BSU delivery sites and may be required to work elsewhere on occasion.

The post‑holder will be required to travel to Bath to enable work with LLS colleagues in person for a day approximately every 2 months.

The post‑holder must have a DBS check to work on site at Bath Spa University London (Hackney).

The position is available on a job‑share basis; however, full‑time availability may be required if necessary.

This is a hybrid role but will require being on campus 80% of the time.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme).

This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post‑retirement.

• Enhanced paid leave – 41–46 days depending on the role (Full Time). More details:
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on‑site nursery and a sector‑leading enhanced maternity scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering on‑demand GP appointments, wellbeing support, advice and counseling.
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through an easy‑to‑use app.

• Further details about all staff benefits on our rewards page

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