Head of Information and Library Services

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university business school in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Information and Library Services. This senior leadership role involves driving innovation across library operations, managing substantial budgets, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in librarianship, strong analytical skills, and experience in a global business environment. The position is key in enhancing resource accessibility, supporting teaching, and promoting library services within the University.

Qualifications

• Experience managing resources and budgets.
• Proven track record in high-performing teams.
• Expertise in professional library systems and copyright legislation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement long-term strategies for library operations.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team.
• Oversee acquisition and evaluation of resources.
• Manage budget and identify funding opportunities.
• Deliver training programmes and champion information literacy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science

Tools

Standard IT tools

Job description

# Head of Information and Library ServicesSince 1990, Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) has built a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformational education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities and at the heart of the Cambridge Cluster - the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.At CJBS, we provide a specialist information and library service in the field of business and management studies to members of the business school and the wider University of Cambridge community. Our service boasts a world-class range of business databases covering company and financial data, industry and market reports, global news and much more.As Head of Information and Library Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence across our library operations. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for:* Shaping and implementing long-term strategies, benchmarking services globally, and leading projects that enhance resource accessibility and support teaching and research.* Staying ahead of developments in librarianship and technology.* Leading and inspiring a high-performing team through recruitment, training, workload allocation, and performance management.* Overseeing acquisition and evaluation of physical and electronic resources, negotiating supplier contracts, and maintaining a strong digital presence in collaboration with IT and Communications.* Promoting library services, managing complex enquiries, conducting surveys, and building strategic partnerships within and beyond the University.* Managing a substantial budget, producing long-term forecasts, and identifying opportunities for income generation and external funding.* Designing and delivering training programmes, integrating library services into curricula, and championing information literacy.* Representing the library on University and sector committees, ensuring compliance with copyright and data protection legislation.We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to oversee our business information and library services. You will bring a proven ability to manage resources, budgets, and high-performing teams, coupled with expertise in professional library systems and copyright legislation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the capacity to deliver innovative, web-based services that enhance user experience.As a trusted partner across the institution, you will produce high-quality reports, communicate effectively, and drive strategic initiatives with resilience and collaboration. Your leadership style inspires and motivates others, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.Ideally, you hold a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science (or equivalent experience), with experience in a global business school environment, and demonstrate proficiency with standard IT tools.**We anticipate that interviews will take place in the week commencing 12 Janaury 2026.**Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal queries may be directed to [e-mail] quote reference NS48092 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£47,389-£59,966### ReferenceNS48092### Category### Date published9 December 2025### Closing date4 January 2026