Academic Liaison Librarian (London Campus)

Department: Student Success and Learning Services

Location: London

Salary: £39,255 to £44,551 per annum (including London Allowance)

Closing Date: Friday 11 September 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 15 October 2026

Reference: 123-26

Full time permanent

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The London Campus is located across two floors in East London Docs, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area’s rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment.

The Team

Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University’s library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University’s research activity through provision of the University’s research output and research data repositories. Library and Learning Services also provides accessibility services, as well as expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning, to students and staff.

Situated in the Export Building at East India Dock, YSJ London Campus sits in one of the capital's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, close to Canary Wharf and at the heart of a dynamic hub of creative, technology, and start-up enterprise. This unique cultural setting fosters a genuinely collaborative environment, rich with original thinking and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Home to over 3800 students, London campus delivers postgraduate and undergraduate top-up degrees across Business, Health, and Computer and Data Science. This role provides support across all programmes and levels of study, with a particular focus on delivering the embedded Academic Skills Programme, contributing to Induction and Transition activity, and providing individualised student skills support. Development of the library space is also a key priority. With a student population that is predominantly international, commuting, and mature, the role operates within a distinctive and richly varied campus community.

The role

37 hours per week, 1 FTE. Working pattern is Monday to Friday. Pattern to be agreed between the successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on York Campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Academic Liaison Librarian to support our growing and thriving London Campus. This role is based at London Campus and will work jointly as part of the Academic Services Team in York and the London Learning and Wellness Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys helping students develop the confidence, research skills, and critical thinking they need to succeed at university and in their future careers. While a knowledge of librarianship is essential as London Campus' local expert, this role is equally about teaching, partnership working, creativity, and making a positive difference to student outcomes, to staff teaching and research outcomes, and to campus life.

Working closely with academic colleagues, you will design and deliver engaging teaching that develops students' information literacy and academic skills, embedding this support within the curriculum. You will support Business and Computer & Data Science programmes, many of which attract international students studying professionally focused courses. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with diverse learners and helping students navigate new academic and professional expectations.

Previous experience of these subject areas is not required. We provide comprehensive support and resources, so the ability to learn, adapt, and develop expertise is more important than existing disciplinary knowledge.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will develop library collections to support teaching, learning, and research, working proactively with colleagues to identify needs and improve the student experience.

We are looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, and motivated by helping others learn. Most importantly, you will be committed to creating inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to wider University initiatives around inclusive education, wellness and coaching, accessibility, skills capability, and sustainable futures, alongside supported continuing professional development and professional engagement.

Required skills and experience

• We are particularly interested in candidates who:
• Are passionate about supporting student learning and success.
• Enjoy teaching and working with diverse student groups.
• Build positive relationships with academic colleagues and professional services staff.
• Approach challenges with creativity, initiative, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Are confident learning new subjects, technologies, and ways of working.
• Want to contribute to an inclusive and student-centred educational environment.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Thomas Peach, Academic Services Manager.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software.
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles.
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role).

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Closing Date - Friday 11 September 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 15 October 2026