Library and Academic Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Library Services
Location: LondonStarting Salary: £28,929 with incremental progression to £35,308
Plus London Weighting of £4,448 pro rata
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 31.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Tuesday 28 February 2023
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 28 March 2023
Interview Date: Wednesday 26 April 2023
Reference: XX089423
We are seeking a Library and Academic Advisor to join the skills@cumbria team within the Library Services area of the Student Services directorate.
You would be based at our London campus and act as the primary point of contact in this area of work at the campus. The role supports the development of learning, teaching and research through: the development of students’ research and academic and information literacies; close liaison with linked academic teams; the provision of subject library resource services to academic staff including library collection development and electronic reading list creation. Academic literacies development includes designing and delivering synchronous and asynchronous learning materials and sessions (online, individual support and group sessions) across a number of topics: information skills, academic writing practices, referencing and avoiding plagiarism, study skills and digital literacies.
Regardless of campus base, the skills@cumbria team work collaboratively with each other, other professional services and academics to provide an integrated student-centred approach to skills and academic literacies development. Advisors liaise with dedicated programme areas and the postholder would be working particularly closely with Institute of Education courses based at the London campus, including Education Studies, QTS and PGCE courses. There would also be some negotiated support shared with the Academic Literacies Tutor for other courses that currently run at the London campus, such as top up Global Business Management and Health and Social Care.
Informal Enquiries: Sandie Donnelly | Academic Skills Manager| sandie.donnelly@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 279419
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week (pro rata) , 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), hybrid working in line with business need, excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. For more information please click HERE
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Library and Academic Advisor roles across University of Cumbria's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,929 - £28,929 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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