Deputy Director (Library)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £60,815 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Egham, Surrey |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0326-072 |
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Full Time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Director (Library) in the Library, Learning Support and Cultural Services directorate (LLSC).
This is an exciting and essential senior role within the directorate. You will join Royal Holloway at an important time as the University delivers its RH2030s strategy and an associated programme of transformational change across both academic units and professional services. In this context, you will have a strong vision of how Library Services can contribute to our institutional mission. In addition to responsibility for the effective and efficient operational delivery of both digital and campus-based library services, you will be able to identify, plan and deliver cross-functional change programmes.
You will be an experienced, empathetic and self-motivated manager with a strong strategic understanding of the changing higher education landscape and the contribution libraries can make to both research and education, including through the application of technology and open scholarship. You will have a collaborative, user-focussed approach and be able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within the University.
Reporting directly to the Director of Library, Learning Support and Cultural Services, you will provide leadership to the library-focussed teams within the directorate, comprising ca 29 FTE colleagues, and directly line-manage 5 functional service Heads - Acquisitions and Content Delivery, Customer Services, Research Support, Teaching & Engagement, and the Library Digital Services Manager.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is primarily based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Christopher Cipkin, Director of Library, Learning Support and Culture at Christopher.Cipkin@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0326-072
Closing Date: 23:59, 22 March 2026
Interview Date: 14 April 2026
As part of our commitment, we will be undertaking anonymised shortlisting for this post. Resumes/CVs and personal statements which may compromise this process will not be reviewed.
Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Director (Library) in the Library, Learning Support and Cultural Services directorate (LLSC).
This is an exciting and essential senior role within the directorate. You will join Royal Holloway at an important time as the University delivers its RH2030s strategy and an associated programme of transformational change across both academic units and professional services. In this context, you will have a strong vision of how Library Services can contribute to our institutional mission. In addition to responsibility for the effective and efficient operational delivery of both digital and campus-based library services, you will be able to identify, plan and deliver cross-functional change programmes.
You will be an experienced, empathetic and self-motivated manager with a strong strategic understanding of the changing higher education landscape and the contribution libraries can make to both research and education, including through the application of technology and open scholarship. You will have a collaborative, user-focussed approach and be able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within the University.
Reporting directly to the Director of Library, Learning Support and Cultural Services, you will provide leadership to the library-focussed teams within the directorate, comprising ca 29 FTE colleagues, and directly line-manage 5 functional service Heads - Acquisitions and Content Delivery, Customer Services, Research Support, Teaching & Engagement, and the Library Digital Services Manager.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is primarily based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Christopher Cipkin, Director of Library, Learning Support and Culture at Christopher.Cipkin@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0326-072
Closing Date: 23:59, 22 March 2026
Interview Date: 14 April 2026
As part of our commitment, we will be undertaking anonymised shortlisting for this post. Resumes/CVs and personal statements which may compromise this process will not be reviewed.
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