Head of Digital Service Innovation - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester
Description
The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK.
Our vast and rich collections (both print and digital) help us to deliver a world class library and information service for The University of Manchester.
We sit at the heart of the University experience for both learning and research and are fully committed to widening access to our expertise, collections and services to individual researchers, local schools, and others in the community.
The University of Manchester Library is committed to redefining the role and purpose of our academic research library in a fast changing world.
In joining the University of Manchester Library you will play an important part of shaping and delivering the vision and priorities.
With the rapid expansion of AI technologies, particularly generative AI, you will steer the digital library estate through the developments, exploiting opportunities whilst centring our customer groups in the decision process.
You will be responsible for overseeing transformative change in the support provided to our students, researchers and academics as digital technologies evolve at pace.
You will be able to provide digital insight to the Library's Library Management Group, both on the current state of our digital landscape, and on preparing for potential digital futures.
- Library Systems Manager (library platform focused teams) 8 people
- Digital Support Services (digital skills and support focused teams) 10 people
You will have significant experience in all aspects of leadership and management, including performance management, leading people through change, as well as motivating and developing individuals within teams.
The Library adopts a hybrid model, with the expectation you spend quality in-person time with people to develop excellent relationships and when asked to by colleagues for particular activities (such as workshops).
Overall this is an excellent opportunity to shape the Library's digital offering at a time of great challenge and opportunity.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name:
Ciaran Talbot
General enquiries:
Technical support:
**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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