Weekend Library Supervisor

If you are enthusiastic about providing a customer-focused service in a busy university library, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We are seeking a Weekend Library Supervisor to lead a team of library assistants and attendants providing high quality frontline services at the University Library during Saturday daytimes and Friday evenings.  

Key responsibilities for this role will be providing responses to user enquiries, ensuring efficient and speedy circulation of stock and monitoring safety and security for all those in the Library during these staffed service hours. 

You will have: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for team working, staff supervision and customer care 
• Experience of library management systems, particularly for managing circulation of materials, and good IT skills 
• Experience of working in a library and dealing with library users 
• A flexible approach and the ability to work independently without close supervision and to take appropriate initiative when necessary 
• Education to A level standard or equivalent 

When applying, please ensure you write a full and informative cover statement within the additional information section. Give evidence of your experiences relating to the job description and personal specification and give details of why you are interested in this role. 

Please note: the salary figures quoted above are for the equivalent full-time hours (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).  

13.5 hours per week - Fridays 15:00-19:30 and Saturdays, 08:30-17:30 - 32 weeks per year.

Closing date: 16 February 2025
Interviews will be held: 07 March 2025

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Natasha Kennedy
Contact Job Title: Library Experience and Engagement Manager
Contact Email address: natasha.kennedy@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Rebecca Ashley
Alternative Contact Job Title: User Services Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: r.m.ashley@reading.ac.uk

Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Further information about this is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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