Senior Library Assistant (Part-time)
Salary
£16,624 per annum
Hours of work
22 hours per week
Length of contract
Permanent
Hours
Part-time
Application deadline
9th September 2024 at 12 noon
Wolfson College, University of Oxford, wishes to appoint a Senior Library Assistant who will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the College library and provide a welcoming and responsive service to library users. An ideal candidate will have experience of working in a reader-focused and service-orientated library. They will be familiar with fulfilment, cataloguing and acquisitions and will support library operations maintaining a high standard of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a high standard of IT literacy and knowledge of library resources. They will be enthusiastic about working in the library and information profession.
This is a new role within Wolfson College library. Working closely with the Librarian you will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and you will be encouraged to ensure the efficient management of the library and the enhancement of services. This role will appeal to someone who likes a multi-tasking, hands-on environment, a variety tasks and who enjoys engaging with a lively reader community. Wolfson College is a great place to work. Founded as a graduate college in 1966, it is one of Oxford University’s largest and most international colleges, with an open and inclusive ethos. Wolfson is home to more than 800 students and nearly 100 postdocs from more than 75 countries. The college is located on the banks for the Cherwell in north Oxford, with a campus of Grade 2 listed buildings and open parkland.
This is a part time role which involves 22 hours per week paid at the rate of £16,624 per annum (FTE £27,581). The College has a reputation as an excellent employer. Staff enjoy 39 days’ annual leave allowance, a generous pension scheme, free lunch within allowance when on duty, free on-site parking, and an opportunity to become a Member of Common Room with gym membership, use of the college tennis and squash courts, free tea and coffee and more. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
For further particulars and information how to apply please see below in the Further Particulars.
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 9th September. Interviews will take place on 18th September 2024.
Wolfson College is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce, students and other members of the College.