Subject & Engagement Librarian (Hackney)

To proactively develop Library & Learning Services at BSUL (Hackney)

Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with academic staff and students at BSUL (Hackney) and colleagues across Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services

To co-ordinate and deliver a comprehensive taught programme of information literacy and research skills

Work closely with colleagues across LLS to provide excellent resources and services to our staff and students

To line manage LLS staff or student interns based in Library spaces at BSUL (Hackney)

Participate in operational planning, policy development and objective setting in line with Library and Learning Services strategy

To undertake collection management, budgeting, development and promotion within allocated subject areas, including use of the Resource List Management System and the Library Management System

Postgraduate qualification in library/information management and Chartered Librarian status or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or appropriate equivalents)

Proven post-qualification professional experience in a customer facing library and/or information environment

Ability to undertake the teaching of information literacy skills

Professional skills in relation to collections management, searching electronic resources, experience of Library Management Systems, Reading List Systems.

Proven advocacy and negotiation skills

Knowledge of the UK higher education environment, including teaching, learning and research

Previous teaching experience or qualification

Post-qualification experience of working in an academic library

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description .

Salary Grade 7 - Including a 2k Market Pay Supplement (starting from £40,784 rising to £45,784 per annum) The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Additional Information

Teaching at BSUL (Hackney) includes timetabled evenings and weekends so flexibility will be required to occasionally alter 9-5 working patterns to accommodate this

The post-holder will mainly be based at BSUL (Hackney) but may deliver teaching and support colleagues across Bath Spa University campuses so may be required to work elsewhere on occasion

The post-holder will be required to travel to Bath to enable work with LLS colleagues in person for a day approximately every 2 months

The post-holder will be required to have a DBS check to work on site at BSUL

Staff Benefits We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement

Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits

Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme

Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling

Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work

Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/ We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.