Overview
Job Summary: Full Time | Permanent. Visionary and proactive Knowledge and Library Services Lead to drive innovation and excellence across the Learning and OD team. If you're passionate about transforming library services and empowering people with evidence-based knowledge, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
You will be required to work 5 days a week in the Illingworth Library, attend face-to-face/ Teams meetings and may be able to work 1 day from home/remotely.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director - Education & Organisation Development, your responsibilities will include:
* Experience in NHS library and knowledge service management including development of services
* Lead the development and modernisation of a high-quality, accessible, and digitally enhanced Library and Knowledge Service (LKS)
* Build and maintain a robust knowledge base to support clinical and managerial decision-making across the organisation
* Ensure staff have the guidance and resources they need to meet their learning, evidence, and knowledge goals
* Oversee the library budget, strategy delivery, data reporting, and quality assurance processes
Details
Job Location: Illingworth Library, Sheffield Children's NHS Trust, Damer Street, Sheffield, S10 2TH
Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Date posted: 06 October 2025
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
* Degree or Postgraduate diploma in Library or information studies
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Chartered member or working towards chartered status of CILIP
Desirable
* Teaching or training qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of library and knowledge service management including development of services
* Proven experience in planning and implementing policies, business plans and strategies that align with organisational goals and national strategies
* Evidence of monitoring service performance to support quality assurance frameworks
* Evidence of managing budgets, grant applications and negotiating with stakeholders or suppliers
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and leadership experience within a team
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* In-depth understanding of healthcare databases, medical terminology, and evidence appraisal
* Knowledge of copyright, data protection, FOI, and other legal frameworks
* Familiarity with library management systems (e.g. KOHA) and authentication platforms (e.g. OpenAthens)
* Understanding of knowledge management principles and their application in organisational learning
* Ability to analyse, interpret and respond to changing organisational and technological demands on services and resources, balancing these with user needs
* Excellent leadership and team management skills
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly to clinical, academic and managerial audiences
* Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the Trust and region
* IT proficiency, including web development and digital resource management
* Proven ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritising tasks effectively
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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