Opportunity Details

The prestigious university located in Cork city, is seeking a Head of Content Services to lead the transformation of UCC Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for unifying teams across collection development, resource management, and content services to deliver a digital preferred approach and support the Library's strategic vision. With a focus on optimizing collections, improving workflows, and implementing new systems, the Head of Content Services will manage a team of approximately 20 staff and oversee a significant budget.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing teams through change, with expertise in scholarly communication, resource management, and academic publishing. Strong leadership and people management skills are essential, as well as experience in managing budgets, vendor contracts, and solving complex problems. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change within UCC Library and contribute to the university's mission of advancing research and education.

The client is committed to being an inclusive global university that actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. They value diversity and celebrate the contributions of all employees and communities. As an equal opportunities employer, the client encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provides support through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks.