Location: | High Wycombe |
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Salary: | £54,421 to £63,059 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 14th March 2023 |
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Closes: | 14th April 2023 |
Job Ref: | 513008 |
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.
BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.
To lead the provision of library, learning and information services and information literacy throughout the institution, ensuring outstanding access to educational learning resources across the community at BNU. You will ensure that students achieve the highest standards of information literacy, building on best practice within the sector and leading to excellent student outcomes.
The post holder will demonstrate strong leadership, people management, communication and advocacy skills. together with the strategic vision to lead the library through an exciting and challenging period of change. You will be required to build strong relationships with professional service employees and academics across the University, possess the ability to manage your own schedule across a number of locations and demonstrate a solution focused approach.
What we offer:
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Kirsteen Coupar
All applications are to be made in full and online.
Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 14 April 2023
Interview Date: W/C 27 April 2023
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.
Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
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