Assistant Library Officer (Buildings) Ref 21426
Division: Library
Hours: full time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Working & Rota information: 4 days onsite, one at home; one late shift per week
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 21426
Salary: starting at £24,533 to £27,979 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Placed on: 21 August 2023
Closing date: 7 September 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
This vacancy is only open to those currently employed by the University of Sussex.
About the role
As an Assistant Library Officer (Buildings) you will support the services team with the day-to-day delivery and development of consistent and high-quality services to all library users.
You will collaborate assist with the provision of up-to-date and accurate information, advice and guidance to students, managers, and staff at all levels on our building services, procedures, or policies.
You will liaise between service users, Library staff and other teams in relation to their queries and requests, as well as provide information, advice, and guidance on the range of services and activities available within the Library. You will assess queries and potential issues, advising on solutions and collaborating with relevant teams, as well as develop and maintain effective relationships across the University.
About you
Ideally, you will have effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and contractors.
You will have the skills to manage your own workload, support other colleagues and work on your own initiative, as well as use effective written and oral communication skills to provide information and respond to queries.
About our Division
Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility in the UK with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed materials. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University. As a crucial partner in the University’s learning and research agendas, the Library constantly seeks ways to be as closely connected as possible to the changing nature of the work of Schools to contribute fully to the enrichment of the lives of their students and the advancement of their research
Why work here…
Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
The benefits that you will receive from day one:
- Generous pension scheme 12% total Pension Scheme
- Life insurance of up to 3 times your annual salary for any pension-enrolled employees.
- Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance
- Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
- Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
- Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.
Please contact Tom Mountford t.mountford@sussex.ac.ukfor informal enquiries
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download job description and person specification 21426 [PDF 158.87KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.