Head of Library Collections Management, Technologies and Systems

Organisation
University of Southampton
Contact Email
pjcm@soton.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
Russell Group
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
senior management and/or leadership team
systems
Starting salary
£40,000 to £49,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary

This job description is for the role of Head of Library Collections Management, Technologies and Systems at the University of Southampton, a Russell Group institution. The the post holder is responsible for leading the Library Technology and Systems team and helping translate strategy into actionable objectives and goals. The role involves advising the Library Leadership Team on new technologies, managing the storage and access of resources, creating technology policies, managing technological infrastructure, developing a data strategy, managing direct reports, and maintaining relationships with vendors. Candidates are expected to have a Library Information Management Degree or equivalent qualifications, proven experience in managing outcomes, project and people management skills, and a thorough understanding of current trends in collection management. The job may occasionally require working outside normal working hours or at different campus locations.