Ref Number
B25-00296
Professional Expertise
Libraries, museums, theatres and open science
Department
Vice-Provost (Faculties) (B25)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
23-Aug-2026
UCL is London’s global university. LCCOS – Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science – provides outstanding staff, services and resources to support the world-class research, education and enterprise that is undertaken in UCL, and connects the world with UCL through innovative programming and engagement activities. LCCOS is acknowledged as an international leader in Open Science and Scholarship. The LCCOS family comprises 4 museums and allied object collections, 14 libraries, the UCL Student Centre, Special Collections facilities, multiple additional learning spaces and a substantial off-site storage facility. We also provide comprehensive services to healthcare staff through our partnerships with 6 NHS Trusts. LCCOS holds the UK Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Award, The National Archives (TNA) Archives Service Accreditation, and Arts Council England Museum Accreditation. The combined staff in UCL LCCOS totals around 450.
Liaison and Support Services, within LCCOS, underpin learning, teaching and research across UCL departments through a range of services, including skills training and teaching delivered by a virtual team of colleagues from across LCCOS. Working closely with the Head of Library Skills and other LCCOS colleagues, the Library Skills Developer develops and delivers library skills initiatives. The post holder will be contributing to a scheduled programme of online and face-to-face training, support materials, inductions, projects and other initiatives.
A key focus of the role is developing online skills provision, including the application of generative AI (GenAI), and supporting colleagues in the effective use of digital technologies. The postholder also delivers tailored library skills support for academic departments through inductions, skills training, individual consultations and responses to subject-specific enquiries.
Flexible Working Statement:
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.
The role is 0.6 FTE part time. The Annual salary is pro rata for part time roles which is equivalent to £26,388.60.
We are looking for candidates who in particular have the following experience and skills:
- Significant experience of working in an academic library, in a user support role.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating information literacy training, including the use of reference management software, and related materials, in both a face-to-face environment, and online.
- Experience of using digital tools for creating online learning resources, such as webpages, videos and / or online tutorials and an awareness of digital accessibility requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the ability to liaise effectively with staff and students throughout UCL.
This is a part-time role working 0.6FTE. The work pattern for the role will be agreed with the line manager.
The advert will close on the published date at 23:59 GMT. Interviews will be held at the UCL Science Library, Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT.
A job description and person specification can be accessed from the link at the bottom of this page.
Further details
To apply, please provide:
- An up-to-date CV, including as a minimum detail of your current employment, salary and notice period, details of any former employment and your education history.
- A supporting statement, showing how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria marked ‘Application’ in the Person Specification found within the Job Description for this post. Your statement should be provided using the free text box under ‘Questionnaire’.
If you have any queries about the role or have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number.
Further information about UCL LCCOS can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lccos/
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
Annual leave & Work life balance
- 27 days annual leave + 6 closure days (Christmas and Easter) as well as statutory holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Ability to buy 5 additional annual leave days
Children & Family
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity leave
- Carer’s leave
- Workplace nursery
Other benefits
We also offer some great benefits some of which are defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE); cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan; on-site gym etc. As part of the UCL community you can access free lunch hour lectures, exhibitions and museums and collections. On campus UCL has the Bloomsbury theatre hosting a range of performances and a series of bars, cafes and other facilities, which UCL staff can use.
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As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department is working towards an Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender equality within our department.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
