Senior Support Assistant

The Courtauld is dedicated to advancing how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history, conservation, and curation. Founded in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art for a nearly a century. The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, displayed at The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, central London. Academically, The Courtauld is a specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. We offer a diverse range of degree programmes in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings.

We are seeking a Senior Support Assistant (SSA) for The Courtauld Library. The SSA is a newly created role designed to coordinate, supervise, and administer various areas of the library service. By ensuring clear and positive communication of work assignments from managerial staff to the team, as well as supervising Support Assistants’ tasks, rotas and workloads, the SSA contributes to achieving library objectives, including equitable service. Your responsibilities will involve:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the library.
• Supervising a high-functioning library team.
• Facilitating projects assigned by Assistant Librarians.
• Providing good customer service and effective communication.
• Deputising in the absence of the Assistant Librarian for User Services and Systems.
• Assisting students and other visitors at the public-facing Help Desk.
• Handling administrative duties as assigned.

Hours

• 9:30-17:30, with one evening shift a week starting at 11:00 and ending at 19:00.
• 35 hours a week.

You can find further information in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on The Courtauld website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing Date: Midnight 31^st of August, 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday, 9^th of September.

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