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Assistant Director, Library

University of Sussex

Location: Sussex, Brighton, Falmer
Salary: £56,021 to £64,914 Grade 9 normal salary range, per annum, rising to £73,039 pa for an exceptional candidate, pro-rata if part-time.
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 25th September 2023
Closes: 23rd October 2023
Job Ref: 21721
 

Hours: Full time.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Salary:

Grade 9 normal salary range £56,021- 64,914 rising to £73,039 for an exceptional candidate, pro-rata if part-time.

Closing date: 23 October 2023.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: 17 November 2023

Expected start date: To be confirmed

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Leadership Team of the University Library. Alongside the Librarian and the Deputy Librarian you will set the vision for our division and ensure our strategic objectives are resourced, delivered, and aligned with the University’s value-based culture. It is a wonderful time to have a senior role at the University of Sussex with a new VC and Provost as well as a new University Executive Team who will lead on shaping a new University Strategy in 23/24. There will be lots of opportunities to input into all strands of this new strategy as well as a requirement for the postholder to fully engage with sector organisations such as RLUK, Sconul and LIBER.

As well as playing a full part in the leadership of the Library Division, you will be a key contact for our ambitions around Open Research and Digital Development with strong engagement in the Academic Schools (including the Sussex Humanities Lab) and with University Leadership. You will also have a close working relationship with other senior colleagues in Professional Services, in particular those in Finance, HR, Research & Enterprise and in IT Services.

The role will also be expected to make a full contribution to our substantial Library Refurbishment Project and the Library Accessibility Project (as part of the Libraries and Study Environment Programme) in their areas of responsibility as part of the Steering Group.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, talented, and compassionate individual who will demonstrate the University values of collaboration, integrity, courage, kindness, and inclusion in their work. We need someone who understands the challenges of leading libraries and working in our sector, who is committed to finding solutions, and who understands the importance of actively celebrating our achievements with all our stakeholders, particularly library workers. Our colleagues in the library are our most important asset and we need someone who understands how crucial it is to bring them all with us. We are proud of the quality of all our services, and it is key that the postholder understands this and can deliver strong and effective engagement with all our stakeholders.

Please contact Jane Harvell, University Librarian (j.harvell@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries

For full details, please see our vacancies page

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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