Graduate Trainee Librarian

Christ’s College is seeking to recruit a graduate trainee in the College Library to start in August 2025.

Joining a friendly library team, this represents an excellent opportunity for a graduate who has decided on a career in Library and Information Services to acquire a basic grounding in library work in prestigious College surroundings. There will be opportunities to visit other libraries in Cambridge and further afield and to participate in training events.

The benefits on offer are many and include 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution, a health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including optical and dental), a free meal when on duty, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment. Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. For details about the benefits offered, please click here. 

Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU

Closing date: Monday 17 February, 12 noon 

Interviews expected to be held on or around Tuesday 4 March.

Vacancy type: Fixed Term Contract from 4 August 2025- 31 July 2026. Full Time, 36.5 hours per week. 

How to apply: A job description, person specification and application form are available by clicking the 'Apply' button above.    

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