Library Assistant

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Closing Date: 23:59 on 1 June 2025

Interviews will be held: 23 June 2025

Are you a reliable, self-motivated and team-orientated person, with good interpersonal and communication skills? If so, we have an opportunity for you to join our team and help us provide an efficient and welcoming enquiry service to our users in this busy section of the Library.

You will also undertake clerical duties as well as regular shelving and stock handling duties.

Experience of library work, including dealing directly with library users, would be an advantage.

You will have:

• A good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent (including English and Maths)
• Experience of customer service work providing services directly to customers
• Good interpersonal skills for customer care and team working
• Good basic IT skills
• The ability to cope with the physical demands of the job (pushing trolleys, carrying books etc)

When applying, please ensure you write a full and informative cover statement within the additional information section. Give evidence of your experiences relating to the job description and personal specification and give details of why you are interested in this role. 

Contact Name: Natasha Kennedy
Contact Job Title: Library Experience and Engagement Manager
Contact Email address: natasha.kennedy@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Alice Heidemann-Poynton
Alternative Contact Job Title: Library User Services Team Leader
Alternative Contact Email address: a.heidemann-poynton@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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