Overview
Associate Director (Planning & Operations) – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us:
King’s Libraries & Collections is one of the UK’s largest and most distinguished research libraries, housing exceptional library collections and archives. We support students, researchers, clinicians and members of the public through high‑quality services, study environments, and the expertise of our dedicated staff.
Libraries & Collections spans seven libraries, including the flagship Maughan Library on Chancery Lane, the Foyle Special Collections Library, which houses King’s remarkable manuscripts and rare books, and King’s Archives, steward to more than five million print items and a wealth of unique archival material.
We are now seeking an individual with strong business or operational management experience to help shape the future of King’s collections. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills to an educational and cultural setting and play a central role in delivering King’s 2030—ensuring our collections continue to enrich research, teaching and public engagement for years to come.
About the role:
This is a key leadership role for Libraries & Collections, providing operational oversight for the delivery and long‑term sustainability of library and archive services across King’s. As Associate Director for Planning & Operations you will be responsible for the business management of a large and complex part of the university, enhancing operational resilience and strengthening strategic capability.
This role would suit someone with experience of operational leadership who can effectively translate organisational strategy into deliverable plans.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 16th and 18th March.
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