Team Leader Collections and Discovery Services, Full time (12 months fixed term contract)

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting a Team Leader Collections and Discovery Services to join our Library and help shape the future of collections and discovery services. This is an exciting time to join the team as we play a key role in supporting the University to deliver on its ambitious Strategy 2030.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the university and with external partners and networks, the post holder will play a key role in driving innovation and change within their areas of responsibility.

The post holder is responsible for the planning, development and performance management of Collections and Discovery Services and Archives and Collections, and reports to the Director of Student Life.

The Collections and Discovery Services team is responsible for managing the acquisition and delivery of content, for both campus-based students and collaborative partnership arrangements. This includes e-resource management, subscription reviews, document delivery, metadata services and the management and development of the systems supporting these activities.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in staff management, licensing matters and supplier negotiations.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact:

Alison Randall, alison.randall@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here. 

The closing date for completed applications is: 12 July 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held on 24 July 2026

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above. 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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