Department

Library and Archives

Salary

Competitive Salary (Senior Management Grade 10)

Grade

Senior Management

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full time (flexibility available)

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date

21/09/2026

Posted Date

29/07/2026

Apply by

06/09/2026

Job Reference

15210

Documents

Candidate Brief 15210.pdf (PDF, 3657.61kb)

Role Description

Driven by our commitment to the public good, the University of York combines pioneering research, inspirational teaching, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Since 1963, we have fostered an inclusive, high-performing environment where curiosity thrives, global challenges are tackled, and students are empowered to make a lasting impact.

Positioned at the very heart of our community, Library, Archives and Learning Services (LALS) plays a vital role in enabling this vision. Renowned for service excellence and innovation,



the department oversees three vibrant campus libraries and the world-class Borthwick Institute for Archives. From providing expansive print and digital collections to developing cutting-edge learning spaces, supporting digital education solutions, and delivering tailored academic skills provision, LALS empowers our global community of scholars and students to flourish.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will shape and drive the strategic vision for LALS. In this influential role, you will elevate our physical and digital collection environments, advance digital transformation and open scholarship, fuel York’s research excellence, and continually enrich the overall student experience. You will also contribute more widely to achieving the University’s objectives, through participation in and leadership of institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision: Lead long-term strategy for library and archival services; advocate for York across Russell Group, RLUK, and international netw

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