Head of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre

Job title:

Head of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (print, digital and special collections) help us to deliver a world class library and information service for The University of Manchester. We sit at the heart of the University experience for both learning and research and are fully committed to widening access to our expertise, collections and services to individual researchers, local schools, and others in the community.The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre & Library, based in Manchester Central Library, fulfils its remit under the auspices of an agreement between The University of Manchester Library, the AIU Education Trust and Manchester City Council. The three organisations have an agreed collective vision for the Centre alongside which each party has their own more specific goals and expectations associated with their areas of organisational interest. Whilst the Head of Centre is primarily appointed by the University of Manchester to manage the Centre Library, the postholder is also seconded for some of their time (currently 0.4 FTE) on a pro bono basis to support the Education Trust specific activity of the Centre.We are looking to appoint a suitably-qualified/experienced individual to lead on the strategic and operational plans for the AIU RACE Centre & Library, to ensure that they are developed and delivered in line with the strategic objectives of The University of Manchester Library, and of the goals and objectives of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust and Manchester City Council. Amongst other things, the Head of the AIU RACE Centre will

• manage staff, resources and associated budget(s) in line with the agreed priorities
• oversee the delivery of high-quality service from the Centre & Library
• lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the community-led collecting and engagement programmes with Black, Asian and Global Majority communities
• contribute leadership and expertise in relation to EDI, decolonisation, community engagement and anti-racist approaches to research, teaching and learning

As a first element of the shortlisting process, we will assess candidate’s applications against the person specification in the job description. To make the most effective use of your application, please clearly state in the additional information section what experience you have for each element of the person specification, doing your best to evidence all the essential knowledge, skills and experience. If this is a new process for you, or you would like some advice, please do not hesitate to contact the University Librarian (email below).After the shortlisting process, successful candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, in order for the interview panel and the candidate to ask further questions and to add more detail to the application. The interview will include the delivery of a short (5 min) presentation.As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out morePlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Chris Pressler (University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands Library)Email:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:23:23 GMT

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