This is an exciting time to join the University of Staffordshire. We have recently unveiled our new name and brand identity – a bold step forward in repositioning ourselves as the UK’s leading modern university. With a more confident and compelling voice, we are celebrating diversity, opportunity and inclusivity, and reinforcing our commitment to transforming lives across our region and beyond.
We are building a distinctive, future-focused learning environment, where digital innovation, student success and real-world engagement sit at the heart of our approach. Against this backdrop, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to take forward our Library and Skills provision at a pivotal moment of development.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Life, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Library, Learning Resources and Skills delivery across the University. Operating at a senior level, you will shape a service that enables student engagement, progression and success across an increasingly diverse and digitally enabled student body.
You will lead the development and delivery of a modern, inclusive and responsive service, ensuring that provision aligns with institutional priorities and enhances the student experience across both formal and informal learning environments.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across academic and professional services, you will drive cross-University initiatives that support recruitment, transition, retention and achievement. You will champion innovation, making effective use of digital technologies to improve access, engagement and outcomes.
As a senior leader, you will also act as a trusted adviser to the Executive, representing the University internally and externally on matters relating to library services, student skills and the wider student experience.
You will bring a strong track record of leadership within student-facing services, with the ability to operate confidently in a complex and evolving higher education environment.
You will demonstrate:
You will also bring a clear understanding of student needs and behaviours, alongside a commitment to creating inclusive, accessible and impactful services that enhance outcomes and experience.
This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of Library and Skills provision at a university with clear ambition, pace and purpose.
You will join a supportive and empowering environment where innovation, insight and expertise are valued. Our culture encourages new ideas and bold thinking, offering you the platform to make a lasting impact and further develop your leadership career.
Closing date: Monday 27 July 2026 (9.00am)
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