Collections Management Training Programme Team Leader

Grade: Grade 7, £40,178 - £48,700 per annum

About the role

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to support staff development and training across the Collections Management team!

You will lead the development and delivery of training across the Bodleian Libraries' Collections Management, identifying skills gaps, designing learning programmes and supporting staff development.

Working collaboratively with managers and colleagues, you will deliver training, coaching and induction activities, promote innovative learning approaches and evaluate programme effectiveness to support continuous improvement.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be agreed with the line manager.

About You

You will have proven experience of designing and delivering training programmes, alongside a strong understanding of library operations and technologies.

You will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with experience of coaching, mentoring and supporting staff through change.

You will be confident using digital tools, analysing feedback and developing innovative approaches to learning, with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Jason Partridge, Collections Support Senior Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (jason.partridge@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the GLAM Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 15 or 16 December.

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