USER ENGAGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE LIBRARIAN

User Engagement and Experience Librarian (2068) User Engagement and Experience Librarian

Full Time – High Wycombe

Salary - £33,951 - £37,694

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

We're looking for student focussed professional to join Library and Learning Services as our User Experience and Engagement Librarian. This newly created role will lead engaging and inclusive activities that helps students connect with our services, resources and spaces, while also overseeing the day-to-day delivery of first-line library services. We are looking for someone who combines strong operational skills with creativity, initiative and a genuine commitment to excellent user experience, and who can use feedback and data to improve services in practical and meaningful ways.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• free gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Rachel Scott Halls: rachel.scotthalls@bnu.ac.uk.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Rachel Scott Halls, rachel.scotthalls@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing Date: 19th July

Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd August

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position. Due to the salary for this post, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship to the successful candidate.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

• Working with the Library Engagement team, develop and run engagement and outreach activities, building connections with our user groups to understand their needs with a particular focus on our students.
• To develop effective Library and Learning Services feedback mechanisms using formal and informal channels collaborating with the wider team to develop and implement action plans and ensuring we close the feedback loop.
• To develop creative and innovative approaches to the communication and promotion of Library and Learning Services to key stakeholders to drive engagement and increase awareness of services and resources.
• To ensure high quality user experience through contributing to the development of procedures and processes, training staff to deliver our services.
• Supervise the operational delivery of library circulation and first-line enquiry services.
• To have operational responsibility for the library environment, ensuring the spaces are safe, inclusive and welcoming with accurate and timely information provided to key stakeholders.
• To support all library users in their use of the Library’s resources, spaces and services, acting as a point of referral for complex circulation and library account enquiries.
• Whilst based at one campus the post holder will be expected to work our other campuses at least once per week.
• Contribute to the delivery of Library and Learning Services’ evening and at weekend staffing rota.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices).
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
  • Supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback, ensuring adequate staffing cover, and have an agile approach to change.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Behavioural INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows: