Head of Academic Support

Organisation
University of West London
Contact Email
library@uwl.ac.uk
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
learning technologist
research, open research, and scholarly communications
senior management and/or leadership team
teaching, learning and/or liaison
Areas of interest
Sustainability
Date of review
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

The University of West London is hiring a Head of Academic Support for their Library Services. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with university schools and colleges, leading key services like academic enquiry support, and managing library resources. The role also involves coordinating copyright licensing and planning staff training. The candidate is expected to contribute to overall library planning, management, and development, and must be able to work at any university site.

Qualifications include a first degree or equivalent, professional qualification in information/IT/Library studies, experience in Further/Higher Education environment, line/team management skills, and knowledge of copyright issues. Proficiency in IT, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team are also required. The role does not require a DBS check.