Library Manager - Manchester

Department:Learning Technologies & Library

Location:Manchester

Type of Contract:Permanent - Full-time

Our Vision:Changing Lives through Education

About the Team:Our Library Team supports our students and staff by providing access to academic resources, expert guidance, and creating welcoming, well-equipped spaces that foster independent study, collaboration, and academic success.

The Role:In this role, you will be able to lead a library that is at the forefront of academic excellence. You can drive strategic initiatives that support research, teaching and learning, ensuring that our library is a dynamic hub of knowledge and collaboration. This is your chance to shape the library that transforms students and their learning experience!

The Library Manager provides operational leadership for campus library services, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and academic needs. The role includes overseeing service delivery, managing staffing and resources, liaising with the different library teams and academic departments, and driving continuous improvement across physical and digital provision. They play a key role in shaping service strategy, supporting curriculum integration, and enhancing the library’s contribution to student success and institutional reputation.

A key part of the role is leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of library-related data to support evidence-based decision-making, compliance, and service enhancement. This includes maintaining systems for usage monitoring, tracking KPIs, and training staff on data collection processes.

The role also requires flexibility, including occasional late evening and weekend work, to meet service needs.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship!

What the Role Involves

• The Library Manager leads on staff development, performance management, and stakeholder engagement, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and responsiveness.
• Lead and manage the library team, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, and professional development.
• Developandimplementlibrarystrategies,policies,andservicestandardsalignedwith GBS’s academic priorities.
• Overseethedeliveryoffrontlineservices,digitalresourceaccess,anduser engagement across all library functions.
• ManagelibrarysystemsandplatformsincludingFOLIO,Moodle,andEDSCO Discovery Service, ensuring integration and optimisation.
• EnsureeffectiveaccesstoacademicdatabasessuchasCINAHL,ScienceDirect,and others, including licensing and usage monitoring.
• Lead the development and delivery of information literacy programmes and research support services.
• Leadplanningandimplementationoflibraryevents,campaigns,andoutreach initiatives.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of library usage data, ensuring accurate KPI monitoring and using insights to drive continuous service improvement
• Analyse usage data and feedback to inform service improvements and resource development.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Significant experience in academic library management or leadership.
• Strong knowledge of library systems, digital platforms, and academic databases.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage change effectively.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in budget management and service evaluation.
• Experience working in a Higher Education library or educational setting.
• Experience with FOLIO, Moodle, and EBSCO platforms.
• Familiarity with subject-specific resources in health, business, or computing.
• Knowledge of inclusive and accessible service design.
• Experience in cross-institutional collaboration or external partnerships.

What we offer

• Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra day of leave per year of service (up to 5 days), and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)
• Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application
• Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more
• Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance:Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more
• Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.” — Barbara Vargas(Professional Services Employee).

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities

About Us

GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers.

Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25971
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 07:30 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Universal Square, Manchester, M12 6JH, GB
• GEDU Branding GBS UK
• Organization Global Banking School Ltd, Global Banking School Ltd, GEDU

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