Head of Special Collections & Archives
Organisation
Goldsmiths, University of London
Contact Email
library@gold.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
30 - 39
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
archives and special collections
senior management and/or leadership team
team leader
Starting salary
£50,000 to £59,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary
The Head of Special Collections & Archives at Goldsmiths, University of London will be responsible for leading and managing the library's special collections, archives, and galleries services. This includes organizing, cataloguing, and preserving unique collections, managing cross-team projects, and collaborating with academic departments. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, a professional qualification in librarianship, archives management, or museum studies, and experience in leading teams and managing special collections in a higher education setting. Knowledge of current issues in research libraries, cataloguing standards, and relevant technology is essential.