Library & Information Resources Manager in Bradford

Library & Information Resources Manager

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Job Summary

The Library and Knowledge Service plays a crucial role in supporting staff, service users and partners in accessing high quality information resources with the aim of supporting knowledge management, health promotion, education and evidence‑based care. As the Library & Information Resource Manager you can lead an innovative, established and impactful team that has won recognition and influence at both regional and national levels.

As a versatile and dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills you can help shape how our service is provided by creating a compelling vision through influencing the Research & Knowledge Service Strategy. As new priorities and challenges emerge, you can meet the needs of our stakeholders through supporting collaborative relationships with our communities and partners.

Responsibilities

• Managing a transparent, efficient and multidisciplinary Library, Information & Knowledge Service at Bradford District Care NHS Trust.
• Being responsible for the continual development of both the service and staff.
• Providing and promoting access to high quality information resources with the aim of supporting knowledge management, health promotion, education and evidence‑based care.

Closing date: 10th December 2025.

Shortlisting: 11th December 2025 onwards.

Interviews: Likely early January 2026.

Essential Information

• Employer name: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Location: Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford, BD9 6DP
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata
• Band: 7

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or Post‑Graduate Qualification in Library/Information Science
• Chartered member of CILIP or equivalent experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching Qualification

Essential Training

• In‑depth knowledge of information resources for the health and medical sciences
• Awareness of the library and information needs of NHS staff

Desirable Training

• Understanding of current government policy within health

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience delivering library and information services
• Experience of staff supervision
• Experience of stock processing and management
• Experience of budgetary control
• Experience in End‑User Training

Knowledge

• Good IT knowledge, including using the internet, e‑mail and MS Office
• In‑depth knowledge of information resources for health

Skills

• In‑depth literature searching, and information management and dissemination skills
• Experience of working with an electronic library management system
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to plan and deliver a training programme
• Effective verbal communication skills, adjusting language, style and content appropriate to the audience
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage own workload, setting and maintaining high standards for themselves and others
• Effective written communication skills with the ability to write high‑quality reports

Attitude / Approach

• Is motivated and a self‑starter; keen to work with customers and develop networks; has a positive “can do” attitude and takes personal responsibility to deliver what is required.
• Is customer focused; warm, approachable and attentive to customer needs.
• Has effective interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain effective working relationships; is self‑aware and can reflect on own actions.
• Is a team player; able to work constructively with others in a team setting.
• Is resilient; can remain calm under pressure and has the ability to regulate behaviour even when provoked.
• Has a high degree of personal integrity
• Is adaptable and flexible, being receptive to change and new ideas.
• Ability to acknowledge and respect differences in people and treat people as individuals.
• Is people‑orientated whilst maintaining a focus on the task.
• Is sufficiently self‑assured to inspire confidence in others.
• Ability to work proactively within the organisation.
• Ability to organise and prioritise the workload of self and others.
• Willing to attend meetings and professional development courses as required.
• Willing to work at other Trust locations.
• Must be able to work the core hours of the service.

Right to Work

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role. Prior to appointment confirmation of your right to work is required. During continuing employment you must notify your manager of any changes to your right‑to‑work status immediately.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting