Royal College of Nursing
At the Royal College of Nursing, we’re driven by optimism—and for good reason. As the UK’s largest trade union of nursing staff and students, with over half a million members, we have a unified voice capable of shaping the health policies of the future. We believe in endless possibilities for a brighter tomorrow. Join us, and be a part of this vision.
The Role: Information Skills Manager
As our Information Skills Manager, you’ll lead the Information Skills Team with a positive approach, leveraging your expertise in information literacy, health librarianship, and teaching to make an impact on our library users. Your role will be crucial in delivering a superior library service to our visitors, members, and staff. With a focus on excellence and innovation, you’ll play a key part in shaping how we provide resources and support.
This role offers vast opportunities. From recruitment and fostering staff development to refining and enhancing our information literacy offerings, your work will be central to our continual progress. You will be responsible for creating and improving information literacy support materials and sessions, ensuring smooth operation of our popular literature search service, and collaborating with relevant teams. As part of the leadership team, you will contribute to aligning these services with our strategic priorities while building your expertise and advancing your career.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring experience in library information management, including staff supervision, as well as teaching and learning in a library setting. A background in a university, health, research, or special library is ideal. Regardless of your professional origins, you’ll be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and efficient in all that you do.
As a diverse organisation, we appreciate the varied needs of our employees. Many of our team value flexible working arrangements, allowing them to strike a balance between delivering exceptional results and enjoying personal time. Our hybrid working model means up to 60% of your hours can be worked remotely, while a minimum of 40% will be spent on-site.
Application Details
- Closing Date: 11:59 PM on 8 March 2026
- Selection Dates: 19 March 2026
We aim to provide all applicants with a smooth application process. Interviews and assessments may be conducted in person or via video call—please notify us in advance if you anticipate any difficulties.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At the Royal College of Nursing, we celebrate and value the individuality of our people, ensuring everyone can thrive in an inclusive environment. We want you to bring your authentic self to work as we strive to amplify the voices of our members and secure the best outcomes for them and their patients. Equity, diversity, and inclusion underpin everything we do.
As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Get in Touch
If you’re eager to learn more or discuss the role informally, contact Cathryn Peppard, Head of Library and Museum, at 44 20 7647 3433.
For questions about the recruitment process, email [email protected]
To apply for this job please visit itrent.rcn.org.uk.