Information Skills Librarian

This is an exciting time to be joining the University as we continue our mission of transforming education and, by doing so, transform the lives of the individuals and communities connected to us.

If you work with us, you will belong to a community of dedicated people working together to achieve our mission. Whatever your area of expertise, UWTSD offers a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive. We have many different roles at the University, from academic experts, to professional and technical services staff; each one plays a part and can make a difference. We are proud of our people and they are at the heart of everything we do.

We are also proud of our history and our connection to it. The University’s Royal Charter is the oldest of any University in Wales and England after the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Today, we are a modern, confident and ambitious institution with campuses across 3 counties in South West Wales, as well as a campus in London and Learning Centres in Cardiff and Birmingham.

Learn more about the University and what it has to offer you by visiting our website here. We look forward to receiving your application.

Information Skills Librarian

Vacancy Ref

51778

Location

London

Salary

Grade 5 / £31,236 to £34,610 pro rata per annum

Closing Date

Thursday, October 29, 2026

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across six UK campuses, four in Wales and two in England. It also maintains long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.

Our aim is to transform education and, in doing so, transform the lives of the individuals and communities we serve. We are recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
• 1st in Wales for 7 subjects and Top 10 in the UK for 3 subjects (Guardian University League Table 2024)

Our success is driven by the commitment, skill, knowledge and ability of our people. We are building on this strong culture to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

• THE ROLE –

As part of the Skills Development team, the post holder will focus on the development of specialist, curriculum focused academic and information skills. As part of a small team of Information Skills Librarians, you will deliver sessions that comprise the Academic and InfoSkills programme to students at all levels and across a variety of academic areas as well as to staff as part of our annual staff development programme. You will take into account the differing needs of students as they progress in their academic careers, and aim to develop academic success, lifelong transferable skills and employability of our student body.

You will require excellent interpersonal and team working skills, and the ability to liaise with academic colleagues and work collaboratively across the institution. A commitment to and knowledge of contemporary Digital and Information Literacy developments are essential, as is the ability to work strategically to deliver services aligned with the University’s objectives and values.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata

• For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs

• This post is not eligible for sponsorship

Closing date: 29th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Function

Digital Learning and Library Services

Status

Full Time

Type

Permanent

Hours

37.00