Assistant Library Officer (Buildings)

Hours: 36.5 hours per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Working & Rota information: 4 days onsite, one at home; one early shift per week

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: 22^nd and/or 23^rd April 2024

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

About the role

As an Assistant Library Officer (Buildings) you will support the operations team with the day- to-day delivery and development of consistent and high-quality services to all library users in the physical space, as well as reporting on building Health & Safety issues

You will collaborate and assist with the provision of up-to-date and accurate information, advice and guidance to students, managers, and staff at all levels on our operations 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.

You will be expected to contribute and think creatively within the scope of the department’s remit and projects.

About you

Ideally, you will have effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, users and contractors.

You will have project support experience, or similar, with the ability to work independently and with stakeholders, on ways to improve the experience of Library users around the physical space.

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.

Please contact Tom Mountford, Assistant Operations Manager (T.Mountford@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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