Library Senior Digital Advisor

The opportunity

If you possess knowledge of digital technology and advanced digital skills, then London College of Fashion (LCF) has an exciting opportunity for you. We're looking for a Library Senior Digital Advisor to join us on a part time basis.

Digital resources are integrated within UAL Libraries to support a variety of learning styles, including activity-based and social learning in an innovative digital environment. As a member of the Library Services team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high quality and customer-focused library services which supports the academic activities of the University and its constituent Colleges.

You will support learning, teaching and research activities through the efficient day-to-day running of digital services at your designated site. You will oversee customer services processes and respond to enquiries, providing excellent customer service and facilitating a welcoming and accessible environment.

In addition to this, you will oversee the maintenance and development of library services' equipment and digital platforms and will plan, design and deliver learning support in line with departmental strategy.

You will also contribute to the cross-site group responsible for developing digitally enhanced learning spaces, digital pedagogies and experimenting with cutting edge digital tools.

About you

We are looking for someone with a compassionate student-focused approach, who possesses a degree-level qualification and/or relevant digital skills, and experience in a library and open access IT environment (or equivalent).

With excellent leadership and teamwork skills, you will be capable of line managing staff, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues across departments.

You will demonstrate strong knowledge of developments in IT and educational technology, ideally in the context of Higher or Further Education. An understanding of the operations of libraries, open access IT, digital learning spaces and/or makerspace facilities is essential, along with knowledge of digital learning and library technologies.

You will also have experience of software packages and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant assistive technologies and software.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 31 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.