Academic Liaison Manager

About the job

Interview date: 23 October 2024

We are seeking to recruit to the post of Academic Liaison Manager within Library, Learning and Student Services (LLSS). Reporting to the Head of Library Systems, Skills, Collections and Archives, the Academic Liaison Manager will lead the team of Academic Librarians in four areas of activity: delivering embedded information skills support to students and staff within the University’s three Faculties;  supporting the development of the library collections and enabling the integration of resources into learning and teaching; ensuring effective liaison between the library and the University’s Faculties, Professional Services and Academic Partnerships, including involvement in quality assurance events and processes; and delivering interventions and activities to support community and external engagement and the Access and Participation Plan. The Academic Librarian team consists of five Academic Librarians aligned to subject groupings, a Learning Support Specialist and an Academic Services Support Assistant.

The Academic Liaison Manager post is a based at the University’s Waterside Campus. Working on site is required according to business and student needs, and with a minimum of three days per week on site.  Within this, we operate Smarter Working, so that you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About you

The successful candidate will have a qualification in library/information science and experience of working in learning support, academic libraries or academic IT within HE or FE.  They should have knowledge of recent trends in the support of learning and teaching, information skills and collection development, as well as being an experienced teacher or trainer.

They will also be digitally literate, with good written and verbal communication skills, and with experience of staff leadership and/or management.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree 2i or above
• Professional qualification in library or information work

Desirable:

• Higher degree
• Recognised member of relevant professional body e.g. CILIP, HEA Academy/Advance-HE

Department

Library, Learning and Student Services (LLSS) consists of the University Library and the areas of Learning Technology, Learning and Teaching Enhancement, and Student Services. The University Library provides adaptable and IT rich learning environments, with access to print and online resources, alongside expert support in finding information. Learning and Teaching Enhancement provides flexible opportunities for students to develop a broad range of academic skills, while Learning Technology manage NILE, the University's virtual learning environment, and support the use of technology in learning and teaching. Amongst the areas within Student Services are disability support, counselling and mental health and financial guidance.

About us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. The University can consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position subject to eligibility requirements of the points-based system being met.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/