Deputy Head Librarian

Overview

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Librarian on a Part-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to:
Head Librarian

Main purpose of the role: To provide strategic and operational support to the Head Librarian in the day-to-day running of all areas of the Library, ensuring effective delivery of high-quality library services and deputising and taking responsibility for its operation in the Head Librarian's absence. The role is anticipated to start in late September 2026.

Service Delivery and Operations

• Support the day-to-day management of library services, ensuring efficient and user-focused operations.
• Oversee circulation, enquiry services, and study space management.
• Ensure consistent service standards across all service points.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and service improvements.
• Act as deputy for the Head Librarian in their absence.
• Line manage designated library staff as required.

Collection Development and Resource Management

• Assist in the procurement, management, and evaluation of physical and digital collections.
• Take responsibility for cataloguing new stock.
• Liaise with academic staff to ensure collections meet curriculum and research needs.
• Monitor usage data and contribute to evidence-based collection decisions.

Academic Engagement and User Support

• Deliver and support information literacy training and library inductions.
• Provide specialist research support to students and staff.
• Work collaboratively with academic departments to embed library services into teaching and learning.
• Promote library services and resources to enhance engagement and usage including running book groups and organising library activities and trips.

Systems and Digital Services

• Support the effective use of library management systems and digital platforms.
• Contribute to the development of digital services and online user support tools.
• Ensure accurate data management, reporting, and compliance with institutional

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Experience of delivering frontline library services in an academic library or equivalent (Essential).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of people.
• Good time management skills.
• Have an excellent command of the English language (spelling, grammar and punctuation), with a sharp eye for detail.
• The ability to work both alone and in a team.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to deliver high standards of customer service under pressure.
• A polite, friendly and helpful attitude.
• Positive collaboration, with an ability to bring out the best in those around them.
• Experience of line management and staff supervision.

You will be required to work 30 hours over the following working pattern:

• Monday 9.30am - 6.30pm (8.5 hours)
• Tuesday 8.00am - 5.00pm (8.5 hours)
• Wednesday 2.00pm - 7.00pm (5 hours)
• Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm (4 hours)
• Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm (4 hours)

You will receive a 30-minute unpaid lunch break on Monday and Tuesday. This role will work term-time plus an additional two weeks.

The salary for this role is £22,935 per annum (£38,000 full time equivalent).

Holiday entitlement is included in the salary for this role. All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks.

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.
• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness…