Subject & Engagement Librarian (Hackney)

About the Role

• 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  

About You

• 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

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

• 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

About
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work. We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:Respect Inclusivity CollaborationSustainabilityWe are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all. Information about visa sponsorshipUnder the 2006 Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act the University has a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out document checks on all potential employees to confirm that a person has the right to work in the UK.Please note that the University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK.For some vacancies (those requiring specific specialist skills or in shortage occupations) we may be able to obtain a certificate of sponsorship for a suitably qualified applicant. Due to the limited availability of sponsorship resources, not all vacancies in this category will be eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed on a role-by-role basis and is normally limited to positions that meet the University's workforce and immigration criteria.In light of this, for most vacancies it will be unlikely that permission to work in the UK would be granted.For further information please click here to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.