Library Services Manager

Horspath, Oxfordshire
The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

We are seeking a professionally qualified and experienced Librarian to join our Learning & Development Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role managing a Library Service that spans a large geographical area, supporting a dedicated community and mental health NHS Trust.

You will lead a team across three library sites (currently Oxford and Aylesbury), ensuring our healthcare professionals, students, and trainees have the evidence-based resources they need to provide exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage the Library Services team, overseeing day-to-day operations, resources, and budgets.

• Clinical Support: Conduct complex literature searches and provide specialist training to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Educational Partnership: Act as a key stakeholder in the delivery of L&D training programmes, apprenticeships, and external educational partnerships.

• Strategic Development: Collaborate with clinical, research, and corporate leads to design and implement a library strategy that meets both local needs and national outcomes frameworks.

• Knowledge Management: Drive the improvement of knowledge development work across the Trust.

The Ideal Candidate

This post is specifically designed for librarians who thrive in a multi-faceted environment. We are looking for:

• Professional Qualification: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Library/Information Management.

• Sector Experience: Proven experience in an NHS, academic, or corporate/workplace library setting.

• Leadership Skills: Experience managing teams and budgets within a complex organizational structure.

• Vision: The ability to link library services to wider corporate and clinical goals.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and “on-the-ground” librarianship, providing a platform to shape the future of knowledge services within the NHS.