Assistant Learning Resources Manager

The opportunity

The focus of this role is the operational day-to-day management of staff, space, and services at Central Saint Martins (CSM) Library.     

You will work closely with the CSM Learning Resources Manager and Assistant Learning Zone Manager to ensure the smooth running of the CSM Library & Learning Zone as a whole.  

As well as managing the weekday team, you will manage the weekend service at CSM. This includes staff management, recruitment, training and development, meeting with weekday and weekend managers and teams as required. You will also supervise the evening team at CSM, liaising with the Evening Librarian.  

Your remit includes membership of designated Library Services Groups; you will also be part of CSM College life and represent Library Services at College committees, covering for the Learning Resources Manager in their absence. 

To ensure the smooth running of all services, there may be a requirement to occasionally work during the weekends and until 8pm during term time, and until 6.15pm once a week in vacation periods.   

You must have either a degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) or a postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science, (or equivalent). 

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a library, and of managing a team.  

About you

Before completing an application form, you can download and read the job description/person specification for the role. The requirements of the role include -

• Specialist knowledge/qualifications - A degree in Library and Information Management or equivalent, as relevant to the post, at Graduate or Postgraduate level
• Relevant experience - Experience in managing staff and services in a Library or equivalent environment, as relevant to the post
• Communication skills - Communicates effectively orally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way
• Leadership and management - Motivates and leads a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance
• Research, teaching and learning - Applies innovative approaches in teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity; applies own research to develop learning and assessment practice
• Professional practice - Contributes to advancing professional practice/research or scholarly activity in own area of specialism
• Planning and managing resources - Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve long term objectives
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups
• Student experience or customer service - Builds and maintains positive relationships with students or customers
• Creativity, innovation and problem solving - Suggests practical solutions to new or unique problems

Apply Early

Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for this position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Queries

If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email adsstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk