Academic Liaison Librarian Campus

Department:
Student Success and Learning Services

Location:

London

Salary: £39,255 to £44,551per annum (including London Allowance)

Closing Date:
Friday 11 September 2026 at midnight

Interview Date:
Thursday 15 October 2026

Reference: 123-26

Full time permanent

Location:
London

Salary: £39,255 to £44,551 per annum (including London allowance)

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The London Campus is located across two floors in East London Docs, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area’s rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment

Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University’s library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University’s research activity through provision of the University’s research output and research data repositories. Library and Learning Services also provides accessibility services, as well as expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning, to students and staff.

Situated in the Export Building at East India Dock, YSJ London Campus sits in one of the capital's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, close to Canary Wharf and at the heart of a dynamic hub of creative, technology, and start-up enterprise. This unique cultural setting fosters a genuinely collaborative environment, rich with original thinking and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Home to over 3800 students, London campus delivers postgraduate and undergraduate top-up degrees across Business, Health, and Computer and Data Science. This role provides support across all programmes and levels of study, with a particular focus on delivering the embedded Academic Skills Programme, contributing to Induction and Transition activity, and providing individualised student skills support. Development of the library space is also a key priority.

With a student population that is predominantly international, commuting, and mature, the role operates within a distinctive and richly varied campus community.

37 hours per week, 1 FTE. Working pattern is Monday to Friday. Pattern to be agreed between the successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on York Campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Academic Liaison Librarian to support our growing and thriving London Campus. This role is based at London Campus and will work jointly as part of the Academic Services Team in York and the London Learning and Wellness Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys helping students develop the confidence, research skills, and critical thinking they need to succeed at university and in their future careers. While a knowledge of librarianship is essential as London Campus' local expert, this role is equally about teaching, partnership working, creativity, and making a positive difference to student outcomes, to staff teaching and research outcomes, and to campus life.

Working closely with academic colleagues, you will design and deliver engaging teaching that develops students' information literacy and academic skills, embedding this support within the curriculum. You will support Business and Computer & Data Science programmes, many of which attract international students studying professionally focused courses. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with diverse learners and helping students navigate new academic and professional expectations.

Previous experience of these subject areas is not required. We provide comprehensive support and resources, so the ability to learn, adapt,…