Partnership Officer (Library Services)
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1202-25 |
Summary
The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit a Partnership Officer to join our Learning and Information Services team. The role holder will lead on library e-resource provision, licencing and support for UK and International academic partnerships, acting as the primary contact for key staff at the University's partners.
This is a new role to support the University as it welcomes new collaborations and consolidates support for existing partners.
About you:
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with exceptional communication skills and a strong track record of negotiating with a wide range of suppliers. You will be confident working independently, using your initiative to manage your workload effectively and set clear priorities. Experience of working within libraries in a Higher Education environment is essential, alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant area or appropriate equivalent experiential learning.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
This is a new role to support the University as it welcomes new collaborations and consolidates support for existing partners.
About you:
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with exceptional communication skills and a strong track record of negotiating with a wide range of suppliers. You will be confident working independently, using your initiative to manage your workload effectively and set clear priorities. Experience of working within libraries in a Higher Education environment is essential, alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant area or appropriate equivalent experiential learning.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
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