Academic Skills Officer

Organisation
Leeds Beckett University
Contact Email
Sconul@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
75 - 99
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
teaching, learning and/or liaison
Starting salary
£50,000 to £59,999
Last uploaded
23/02/2026
Date of review
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

Leeds Beckett University is seeking an Academic Skills Officer to join their Library and Learning Services department. The role involves providing advice and guidance to staff and students to develop their academic, information, and digital skills. Key responsibilities include delivering and supporting teaching and online learning, handling academic skills queries, streamlining administrative systems, analyzing service usage data, and coordinating promotional materials. The ideal candidate will have a degree and relevant professional experience, proficiency in IT, and an understanding of the impact of academic, information, and digital skills on student outcomes. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The salary range is £30,000 to £35,999. The position may involve some home working and requires flexibility across services and work locations.