EdTech Job – Librarian at Kingston University

Job Title: Subject Librarian
Department: Library and Learning Services (LLS)

The Role:
As Subject Librarian, you will primarily serve as the main contact for the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy, and Chemistry. Your responsibilities will include delivering both embedded and stand-alone information literacy sessions, as well as supporting other disciplines when required. You will assist in the selection and management of diverse resources, together with creating support materials.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Library and Learning Services (LLS) in activities beyond the traditional scope of a subject librarian role. LLS operates based on evidence and integrates user experience (UX) research as a core tool to inform its approach.

The Person:
Successful candidates will possess a solid understanding of the higher education landscape and the critical role libraries play within it. You should have experience with emerging information environments, digital advancements, and their implications for learning, teaching, research, and the delivery of services and resources.

You will demonstrate responsiveness to the diverse needs and challenges of users, alongside strong analytical skills to interpret data, develop subject expertise aligned to academic priorities, and employ creative problem-solving approaches. Experience in delivering information skills training is essential.

About Library and Learning Services:
Library and Learning Services (LLS) is part of the Student Directorate, which focuses on fostering a student-centric support model rooted in inclusive wellbeing, streamlined services, and the university’s ambitious Town House Strategy. LLS is defined by a dynamic identity that transcends the confines of the physical library.

Its service structure is designed to encourage collaboration, equity, and flexibility across four strategic areas:

1. Learning and Teaching
2. Research and Engagement
3. Content and Discovery
4. Scholarly Communications

While your initial focus will align with the Learning and Teaching strand, you may also be involved in broader projects or work within the other strategic areas.

Key Information:

• Contract: Part-time, permanent
• Workload: 0.7 FTE (25.9 hours per week)
• Salary: £27,584 per annum (full-time equivalent: £39,407 per year)
• Working Style: Hybrid working may be possible
• Interview Date: In-person interviews on Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Why Kingston University?
At Kingston University, we value and celebrate diversity, aiming to create a community grounded in authentic inclusion and belonging. Bring your expertise, passion, and individuality as we strive to build a university that embraces the unique identities, backgrounds, and experiences of our staff and students.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ communities, and individuals with disabilities.

As a place-based institution, we are proud of our role in the Kingston community and the collaborative, creative environment our campuses provide. We expect staff to be physically present on campus for the majority of their working week to foster a sense of belonging and connection.

Eligibility to Work in the UK:
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This may include securing entry clearance or leave to remain under the Points-Based Immigration Scheme, if applicable.

How to Apply:
To apply, click the “Apply” button. For accessibility-related alternatives, please email [email protected] or call the HR Shared Services team at 020 8417 3118.

For informal inquiries, contact Robert Elves, Senior Librarian, at [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about driving Kingston University’s vision of inclusion and academic excellence. Apply today and become part of a transformative journey!