University of Cambridge Hiring for Deputy University Librarian & Director of Academic Services Job at Cambridge, East of England, England Full Time

Cambridge University is recruiting for a new Deputy University Librarian and Director of Academic Services to support the University Librarian in the development and leadership of Cambridge University Libraries.

The role-holder will join the University at a time of renewal of the vision for libraries with the goal of improving diversity and inclusion and developing services and strategies in response to changes in user needs and the accelerated digital shift during the pandemic. We are looking for a forward-thinking applicant committed to the values and mission of the University, and with the energy and desire to help design the future of services in one of the world’s leading research libraries. A commitment to empowering and involving staff and a wider community of library users and stakeholders in the design and delivery of service change is essential, as is a commitment to building services and opportunities that are open and inclusive to the many and more digitally-enhanced than ever before.

The role-holder is responsible for direction and management of large-scale service functions across the University Libraries, including academic services, liaison and collection development, all supporting education and research for the University’s staff and students. The role-holder will have the skill and diplomacy to influence and navigate successful outcomes in a complex and highly devolved collegiate university environment.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.

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Initial informal enquiries about the role can be arranged with the University Librarian (Dr Jessica Gardner) via her Executive Assistant ([email protected]).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 January 2022.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 14 February 2022 and there will be opportunities for short-listed candidates to meet key staff in advance.

Please quote reference VE29105 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.