University of Warwick
Deputy Director of Library & Archives (111796-0626)
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Deputy Director of Library & Archives (111796)
About the Role
For informal queries, please contact Anna O'Neill, Librarian, at Anna.ONeill@warwick.ac.uk.
This role is a senior leadership position, acting as the principal deputy to the University Librarian. It requires strategic leadership and management of the Library and Archives, with particular responsibility for transforming services aligned with evolving digital, open, education, and research-intensive environments.
The Deputy Director will lead key portfolios including research and academic services and digital innovation, ensuring library and archive services enhance:
- Excellence in research
- Teaching and learning
- Innovation
The role combines:
- Strategic planning
- Operational leadership
- Workforce development
- Sector engagement
- Challenges of digital transformation
About You
We seek a senior library and information professional who:
- Can actively contribute to strategic leadership of the Library and Archives.
- Has demonstrated success in leading complex service portfolios, especially in research services, academic support, and digital innovation.
- Possesses credibility to represent the Library at the institution’s highest levels.
Essential qualities:
- Proven track record of translating institutional strategy into operational outcomes.
- Ability to balance multiple demands with clarity and confidence.
- Strong capability to build and maintain cross-institutional relationships to drive change.
For full listings of required experience and skills, see the [job description (PDF)](JD - Deputy Director of Library & Architects (111796).pdf).
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About the Department
Our Library & Archives are central to the University strategy, supporting:
- Teaching, learning, and research via high-quality services.
- Innovative information management, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
- A seamless, personalised user experience.
- Empowering researchers in the open/honest research environment while maintaining sustainability.
- Design and development of enhancing and inclusive learning spaces.
For more details, visit the Library and Modern Records Centre departmental pages.
About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university (founded in 1965):
- Ranked 106th globally and 8th in the UK*.
- 92% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent*.
- Committed to deep, community-driven impact.
*World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025|Research Excellence Framework 2021](#)
Learn more about our mission at: warwick.ac.uk/about/
How to Apply
Key Dates
- Closing date: Sunday, 02 August 2026, 11:55 PM (UK Time).
- Interviews: Friday, 14 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Apply as soon as possible to avoid missing the opportunity.
Application Process
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What We Offer
A comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Living Wage employer.
Further information on flexible working solutions available here.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all staff have the opportunity to thrive. We particularly encourage applications from:
- Underrepresented groups.
- Representatives of background-cultures and communities often missed by traditional academia.
Explore our initiatives in equity and social inclusion.
Degrees of commitment include:
- Accreditation as a UNESCO Chair in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
- Membership of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
We formally uphold safeguarding practices:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all regulated activities, including staff working with children and/or adults.
- No discriminatory hiring policies against applicants with a rehabilitation history.
Additional Notes
- If you do not yet have the Right to Work in the UK (or need a Skilled Worker visa), see our sponsorship guidance.
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