EdTech Job – Library Officer at The Institute of Cancer Research

Key Information

Hours per week: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible arrangements, including job shares or part-time work across five days, will also be considered.
Location: Sutton. The role is eligible for hybrid working.

Job Details

We are seeking an organised and capable professional to join the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) as a Library Officer. In this role, you will oversee a small yet vital library service, while also managing a range of essential academic support processes.

Reporting to the Head of Academic Systems, you will manage the day-to-day activities of the ICR Library, including journal subscriptions, inter-library loans, answering user queries, and supporting library study spaces. Additionally, you will oversee several related services, such as open-access administration, postgraduate thesis submissions and examination processes, archive management, and the coordination of Freedom of Information requests.

This position is instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of services in a highly specialised research setting. The Library Officer will work with a significant degree of autonomy, balancing process management with user support, where precision, good judgement, and timely action are essential.

Beyond maintaining the effectiveness of current services, the Library Officer will also contribute to service enhancements, including process reviews, improving responsiveness, supporting service development initiatives, and assisting within the broader Academic Systems team when needed.

This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of tasks in a supportive and collaborative environment. It is ideal for someone who thrives on combining service management, process coordination, and user support, and who is eager to ensure key academic and organisational functions are carried out efficiently.

We are looking for someone who:

• Possesses strong numerical skills and confidence in managing budgets, expenditure, and service-related data.
• Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service instincts and takes a practical, proactive approach to process and service improvements.
• Ideally has experience in higher education, library services, scholarly information management, student administration, or a related field.

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why Work for Us?

As an ICR employee, you will gain exclusive access to a variety of staff benefits.
We are also committed to supporting overseas applicants and provide helpful resources to assist with the application process — learn more here.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is among the world’s leading cancer research institutions, with a century-long history of driving innovative discoveries and meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. For more details about working with us, click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we believe diversity fuels innovation and enhances the impact of our research. We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, valuing unique perspectives that enrich our work environment.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t perfectly match every qualification listed – your skills, experiences, and insights matter to us. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, providing an inclusive workplace for individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and beyond.

Join us, and be part of a collaborative team where your voice is heard and your contributions are valued.