Academic Librarian and Academic Skills Team Leader
| Company: | University of Bolton |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,254 - £48,823 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bolton, BL3 5AB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Sept 2026 |
Summary
The Role:
Reporting to the Library Manager, you will manage and provide operational oversight for the Academic Librarians and Academic Skills team, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach to supporting both students and staff.
You will lead the development and delivery of an integrated programme of library and academic skills support, including workshops, embedded teaching, one-to-one support, and online resources aligned with curriculum and student needs.
This role requires strong partnership working across academic schools and professional services, alongside the ability to use insight and evaluation to continuously improve service delivery and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Academic Librarian and Academic Skills team, ensuring high-quality, inclusive service delivery.
Develop and deliver a programme of information literacy, digital literacy, and academic skills support aligned to the student journey.
Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and stakeholders to embed library and academic skills within the curriculum.
Support the development of library collections to ensure resources meet learning, teaching, and research needs.
Use data, evaluation, and student feedback to monitor performance and inform continuous service improvement.
Contribute to operational and strategic planning for library services and student success initiative.
Lead on policy, quality, and compliance, ensuring services align with institutional and sector requirements.
Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to enhance support for students and raise service profile.
Deputise for the Library Manager as required and support wider library operations.
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