Learning and Skills Manager

Learning and Skills Manager  

Are you an experienced Librarian with a track record in creative and innovative pedagogy? Do you hold a teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship?  

We are looking for a Learning and Skills Manager to lead our student-focused open programme of information and digital fluency sessions and resources, supporting students' academic achievement, employability, and success as digital citizens. You will transform our offer to meet the needs of a diverse student community in a University which is committed to helping its students to be the best they can. 

You will:

• Manage the Academic Liaison Advisers and E-Learning Developer, supporting the development of good practice for pedagogy and engagement.
• Work closely with the Academic Liaison team to enhance our embedded offer.  
• Bring excellent pedagogical knowledge, a good understanding of the changing ways that students learn and sound knowledge of the help and support they need to progress and do well, including use of innovative learning technologies. 
• Work closely with partners across the University to ensure the Library's learning and skills programme is fully integrated with the wider student offer. 

Library and Cultural Services people are resourceful and passionate about providing an excellent and evolving service to the University's 36,000 students and 5,000 staff. Digital innovation, service development and an outstanding customer experience mean everything to us. We are agile, collaborative, inclusive and bold. Joining us, you'll be welcomed into a dynamic and ambitious team. You'll get the chance to learn new skills, explore your interests, and get involved in exciting initiatives.  

Would you like to find out more? Contact Emma Thompson at [email protected]  

Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter. 

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

Hybrid working is offered for this role.  The nature of the role requires presence on campus at certain times of year, but at other times you will be able to complete some work remotely. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.