Library Assistant (Multiple positions)

The University of Roehampton is recruiting for experienced, people-focused applicants to join an agile and flexible team of Library Assistants that support all activities across our Library.

The Role

As a Library Assistant, you will play a crucial part in delivering high-quality library services. Library Assistants provide an excellent standard of service to all our customers and visitors encouraging them to explore and make use of all our services, supporting them in achieving their full potential.

We have multiple term-time only posts available (39 working weeks a year). These roles will work during all of university term time, including bank holidays.

The shifts that will be available are;

Monday to Thursday (including bank holidays)

• 3pm to 7pm
• 5pm to 10:15pm

Friday (including bank holidays)

• 2:15pm to 7:15pm

Occasional day time weekday and Saturday and Sunday shifts may be available by agreement.

You

• You must be committed to putting customers at the heart of service delivery and supporting day-to-day library operations.
• You should have excellent communication skills, be able to build excellent team-working relationships, and complete tasks to a high standard.
• You need to respond calmly and professionally in busy situations.
• You must be able to work independently, show initiative, and be flexible.

What we would provide for you

• £14.54 per hour plus £2.34ph holiday pay
• The opportunity to work on a beautiful campus
• The opportunity to learn more about providing customer led student services

The University

At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life. Our students are from all over the world.

We have a broad and engaging portfolio of courses across our five academic schools and one faculty. Our Schools and Faculty are:

• Faculty of Business and Law
• School of Education
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Arts and Digital Industries
• School of Life Sciences and Psychology

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London.

To find out more information about the role and what we are looking for, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website where you will find full details, how to apply, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.

http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton/

The closing date for completed applications is: 04/02/2025

It is expected that interviews will be held w/c 10/02/2025

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

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