Deputy Head Librarian

Brighton College is seekingto 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 - 12.00am (4 hours)
Friday 8.00am - 12.00am (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 working hours for this role are negotiable and can be discussed further at interview.

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.

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be…