Deputy Director of Library & Archives

For informal queries, please contact Anna O'Neill, Librarian, at

The Deputy Director of Library & Archives is a senior leadership role, acting as principal deputy to the University Librarian and contributing to the strategic leadership and management of the Library and Archives.

The postholder will lead key portfolios covering research and academic services and digital innovation, ensuring that library and archive services enable excellence in research, teaching, learning, and innovation, in alignment with institutional strategy.

The role combines strategic planning, operational leadership, workforce development and sector engagement, with particular responsibility for transforming services in response to evolving digital, open, education and research-intensive environments.

We are looking for a senior library and information professional who is ready to play a full and active role in the strategic leadership of the Library and Archives.

You will bring a strong track record of leading complex service portfolios – particularly across research and academic services and digital innovation – and the credibility to represent the Library at the highest levels of the institution.

You will have demonstrated experience of translating institutional strategy into operational reality, managing competing priorities with clarity and confidence, and building the kind of cross‑institutional relationships that make change happen.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The Library & Archives are central to the delivery of the University strategy by providing a high-quality service to all of our stakeholders in the delivery of teaching, learning, research and our civic ambitions. Through innovative approaches to information management, data analysis and emerging technologies, we are striving to create a seamless and personalised experience that enhances teaching, learning and research;

to empower our research community to navigate the complex open research landscape in a financially sustainable and simple way and to develop learning spaces that provide an enhanced and inclusive physical and digital experience.

For further information please see the Library and Modern Records Centre departmental webpages.

We are a world‑leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106
th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
.

Find out more about us at

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please submit an application through Search Higher using the link below.

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Interviews will be held on Friday 14th August 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing deadline if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing the opportunity.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion:
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

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