Head of Special Collections & Archives

Organisation
Goldsmiths, University of London
Contact Email
library@gold.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
30 - 39
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
archives and special collections
senior management and/or leadership team
Starting salary
£50,000 to £59,999
Last uploaded
15/12/2025
Date of review
3 Year
Summary

The Head of Special Collections & Archives at Goldsmiths, University of London will be responsible for leading and managing the library's special collections, archives, and galleries services. This includes organizing, cataloguing, and preserving unique collections, managing cross-team projects, and collaborating with academic departments. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, a professional qualification in librarianship, archives management, or museum studies, and experience in leading teams and managing special collections in a higher education setting. Knowledge of current issues in research libraries, cataloguing standards, and relevant technology is essential. The position is based in New Cross, London, and is full-time and permanent. The salary range is £50,000 to £59,999.