Head of Learning Development

Library

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £48,149 to £55,755 (Full-time indefinite)

Closing Date: Sunday 14 September 2025

Interview Date: Friday 03 October 2025

Reference: 0662-25

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

This is a  full-time  (1 FTE) position offered on a permanent basis.     

Lancaster University Library is seeking to appoint to the role of Head of Learning Development.

You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of eleven learning developers who support students at all levels across the University with writing development and academic skills for effective study. This includes provision for English for Academic Purposes, and mathematics and statistics.

As a member of the Library Management Team you will contribute to leadership and development of the Library and Learning Development in support of the Library’s vision, The Library Towards 2025, and the University’s strategic objectives in relation to teaching, research and engagement.

You should have a postgraduate qualification and/or relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about developing students to reach their academic potential and takes an inclusive and creative approach to service provision. An ability to build relationships and develop partnerships within and beyond the University is essential.

We will provide an inclusive, supportive and safe environment where everyone belongs and can contribute to our distinctiveness. We welcome applications from people in diverse groups, particularly encouraging applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.  

We are a Disability Confident employer and we work to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made for our colleagues to reduce barriers to inclusion at work.   

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. Consideration will be given to job share applications. We also provide a comprehensive set of staff benefits and development opportunities.  

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Cheeseman, Associate Director: Teaching and Engagement p.cheeseman@lancaster.ac.uk

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