Senior Library Manager (Education)

TL;DR

Senior Library Manager (Education): Managing faculty relationships and leading strategic library service areas to support distance learning with an accent on collection development, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Focus on driving service innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring library resources align with academic and research needs.

Location: Hybrid role based in Milton Keynes, UK; requires regular office attendance and monthly on-site duty management.

Salary: £47,389 – £56,535 (pro-rata for part-time)

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university and a world leader in flexible, distance higher education.

What you will do

• Lead strategic relationships with faculty stakeholders to align library services with teaching and research priorities.
• Manage the Information Resources Budget (IRB) and oversee collection development and licensing.
• Provide strategic leadership for key service areas, including training, real-time support, and curriculum integration.
• Direct and motivate library teams to deliver high-quality services within a matrix management structure.
• Analyze business intelligence and data to inform strategic decision-making and service improvements.
• Participate in the Extended Leadership Team to contribute to institutional strategy and sector-leading developments.

Requirements

• Degree in librarianship or information science (or equivalent professional experience).
• Expert knowledge of library resources, modern teaching methods, and distance learning service delivery.
• Proven experience in library strategy development, change management, and leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent people management experience, including team development and performance appraisal.
• Must be able to work from the Milton Keynes office as required by business needs.

Nice to have

• Experience in project management and planning.
• Background in the Higher Education sector.
• Professional accreditation such as Chartered Librarian or Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA).

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working arrangements, including job shares and part-time options.
• Supportive environment focused on work-life balance and professional development.
• Access to comprehensive staff benefits and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a world-leading institution dedicated to widening access to education.