Head of Content and Digital Transformation
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,389 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0631-25 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dedicated and forward-thinking Library Leadership Team (LLT) at Aston University as Head of Content and Digital Transformation.
In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the development and delivery of the library’s content and discovery services, ensuring alignment with Aston’s 2030 Strategy. You will support and inspire a dedicated team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role will play a key part in shaping the library’s digital transformation, always with a focus on enhancing the user experience.
As a member of the leadership team, you will contribute to cross-service initiatives and the implementation of the library’s strategic plans. Your leadership will be instrumental in nurturing an inclusive, agile, and omni-channel approach to service delivery.
We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader with a strong track record in managing people and delivering content and discovery services. You will bring vision, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a rapidly evolving academic environment.
To apply, you should demonstrate:
Significant experience in leading and managing teams
Proven success in delivering content and discovery services
A strategic mindset with the ability to align services with institutional goals
A user-focused approach to digital and service transformation
Join us in shaping the future of library services at Aston University.
If you relate to Aston’s ambitions to be inclusive, entrepreneurial and transformational then this role represents a great opportunity to have a significant and positive impact on the development of the Library and Information Services directly supporting the education and research aspirations of the University.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
Further details:
In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the development and delivery of the library’s content and discovery services, ensuring alignment with Aston’s 2030 Strategy. You will support and inspire a dedicated team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role will play a key part in shaping the library’s digital transformation, always with a focus on enhancing the user experience.
As a member of the leadership team, you will contribute to cross-service initiatives and the implementation of the library’s strategic plans. Your leadership will be instrumental in nurturing an inclusive, agile, and omni-channel approach to service delivery.
We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader with a strong track record in managing people and delivering content and discovery services. You will bring vision, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a rapidly evolving academic environment.
To apply, you should demonstrate:
Significant experience in leading and managing teams
Proven success in delivering content and discovery services
A strategic mindset with the ability to align services with institutional goals
A user-focused approach to digital and service transformation
Join us in shaping the future of library services at Aston University.
If you relate to Aston’s ambitions to be inclusive, entrepreneurial and transformational then this role represents a great opportunity to have a significant and positive impact on the development of the Library and Information Services directly supporting the education and research aspirations of the University.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
Further details:
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