Head of Information and Library Services

Location: Central Cambridge

Since 1990, Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) has built a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformational education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities and at the heart of the Cambridge Cluster - the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe. 

At CJBS, we provide a specialist information and library service in the field of business and management studies to members of the business school and the wider University of Cambridge community. Our service boasts a world-class range of business databases covering company and financial data, industry and market reports, global news and much more. 

As Head of Information and Library Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence across our library operations. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for: 

• Shape and implement long-term strategies, benchmark services globally, and lead projects that enhance resource accessibility and support teaching and research. Stay ahead of developments in librarianship and technology.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team through recruitment, training, workload allocation, and performance management.
• Oversee acquisition and evaluation of physical and electronic resources, negotiate supplier contracts, and maintain a strong digital presence in collaboration with IT and Communications.
• Promote library services, manage complex enquiries, conduct surveys, and build strategic partnerships within and beyond the University.
• Manage a substantial budget, produce long-term forecasts, and identify opportunities for income generation and external funding.
• Design and deliver training programmes, integrate library services into curricula, and champion information literacy.
• Represent the library on University and sector committees, ensuring compliance with copyright and data protection legislation.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to oversee our business information and library services. You will bring a proven ability to manage resources, budgets, and high-performing teams, coupled with expertise in professional library systems and copyright legislation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the capacity to deliver innovative, web-based services that enhance user experience.

As a trusted partner across the institution, you will produce high-quality reports, communicate effectively, and drive strategic initiatives with resilience and collaboration. Your leadership style inspires and motivates others, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Ideally, you hold a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science (or equivalent experience), with experience in a global business school environment, and demonstrate proficiency with standard IT tools.

We anticipate that interviews will take place in the week commencing12 January 2026.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Informal queries may be directed to hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NS48092 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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