Assistant Learning Zone Manager

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The opportunity

This post sits in the management team for CCW libraries and contributes to the development, organisation and delivery of high quality student-focused services within the Camberwell Library and Learning Zone.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day management and service delivery of the Library and Learning Zone, including the management of staff. The post holder will often be the senior manager onsite, and also provide remote management for other CCW teams, deputising for the Learning Resources Manager as appropriate. The position will have line management responsibilities for a range of staff including librarians.

This post supports learning, teaching and research activities by providing effective digital and learning support, promoting and enabling access to resources, collections and services. You will also contribute to the cross site group responsible for developing digitally enhanced learning spaces, digital pedagogies and experimenting with cutting-edge digital tools.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of managing staff, spaces and services in a library and open access IT or equivalent environment. With a proven commitment to excellent customer service, you will be able to lead and motivate a team, and work collaboratively with colleagues across departments. You will be self-motivated and able to suggest creative solutions to new or existing problems.

You will have knowledge of developments in library, IT and educational technology, ideally in the context of Higher or Further Education. You will have experience of contributing to the development of facilities and learning support activities.

You will have an understanding of the operations of library and open access IT and digital learning spaces and/or makerspace facilities, as well as knowledge of digital learning and library technologies.

You will have experience of software packages and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant assistive technologies and software.

If you have any queries, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Holger Aman (Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Learning Resources Manager) – h.aman@arts.ac.uk

If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact, Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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