The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.
We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
*University status awarded in or after 1992
The Department
Library Services is at the heart of the student and academic experience at the University of West London, facilitating creation of knowledge and ideas and developing confident, critically information-literate professionals. We place particular value on supporting our institutional mission of extending higher education to those traditionally excluded from it, and in facilitating research and scholarship in ways that connect with equity and widening participation.
The Role
We are looking for a Subject Librarian to join the UWL Library Services team to work with the School of Law, the Institute for Policing Studies and the School of Medicine and Biosciences. This is a permanent and full-time role. The post is currently aligned with these subject areas but is subject to change in response to the evolving needs of the University.
You will be the main contact between the library and the three schools mentioned above. The role will cover designing and teaching information literacy classes to students and develop additional material, including video tutorials. You will provide enquiry support for students and staff, both online and in person, including 1-2-1 appointments. You will be responsible for collection management for the subject areas with a focus on creating an inclusive library collection.
You will be part of a team of Subject Librarians and Assistant Librarians and will work collaboratively on projects and initiatives across Library Services.
The Person
We are looking for a pro-active person with a positive approach to service development and excellent communication skills. You will have experience of working in a library environment with a professional library qualification or equivalent experience.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the 22nd July 2025.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Katie McNamara, Academic Support Manager, katie.mcnamara@uwl.ac.uk
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Library Services is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Annualised hours will apply to this post. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.