Head of Library Content Services - Grade 8

This is an exciting time to join Libraries, Museums and Galleries at the University of Liverpool. Welcoming over 1.5 million student visits to our libraries every academic year, our services and collections are well regarded, and our libraries are consistently rated amongst the highest in the Russell group in the National Student Survey.

Our departmental strategic plan, Reimagining Libraries, Museums and Galleries, sets out a bold vision for how we will build on our strengths and deliver excellent information, learning and cultural services to support the University's Liverpool 2031 strategy. The efficient and effective supply of world leading research and learning content is integral to this mission, and the Head of Library Content Services will play a key role in realising our ambitions as educational and research infrastructure.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Research, Collections and Discovery, you will develop and lead content strategy and supporting activity and services across the department as we strive to deliver our strategic plan. As a senior manager, you will bring your expertise and energy to the department and actively contribute to departmental-wide discussions and decision making as member of its Senior Leadership Network. You will ensure that content and supporting services are managed and delivered in a timely and efficient manner in line with University policies, and to enable our teaching and research ambitions as an institution. 

This is an exciting time to join us, and we’re delighted that you’re interested in this role.

To perform this role, you will need to have experience and knowledge of:

• Working in a Research Library or Information Institution
• Content acquisitions, subscriptions and resource sharing

You should have a degree (or equivalent qualification) or significant relevant experience.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing Monday 6^th October 2025

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 12^th September 2025 23:30

For full details and to apply online, please click on the apply button above. 

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