Library and Knowledge Services Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves leading and managing the Library and Knowledge Services to support patient care, education, research, and organisational learning. The manager will oversee a small team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services and resources. Key responsibilities include planning, developing, and evaluating library services, managing resources, and fostering collaboration within the Trust and with external networks. The position aims to empower healthcare professionals and students with access to essential knowledge and evidence-based resources.
Essential criteria
- Good general education to degree level
- Recognised library qualification
- Research/teaching experience or qualification
- Experience of automated library management systems
- Extensive Knowledge of databases and the Internet
- Experience of staff supervision
- Attitude & Aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Good general education to degree level
- Recognised library qualification
- Research/teaching experience or qualification
- Experience of automated library management systems
- Extensive Knowledge of databases and the Internet
- Experience of staff supervision
- Attitude & Aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Library and Knowledge Services Manager
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an inspiring and proactive Knowledge and Library Services Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports outstanding patient care, education, research and organisational learning.
Guided by our PRIDE values - People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence - you will ensure that healthcare professionals, students and trainees have access to the evidence, knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions and deliver the best possible care.
You will lead a small team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and excellent customer service. You will coordinate, develop and evaluate the service, ensuring it remains innovative, responsive and aligned to the needs of staff and learners.
This is a varied and rewarding role with a direct impact on patient outcomes, education and research.
If you are passionate about transforming library and knowledge services, championing evidence-based practice and empowering others through access to knowledge, we would love to hear from you.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference and help shape a culture of learning, innovation and excellence across the Trust.
Interview date: to be con
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