Assistant Library Officer (Weekend & Evening) x2

Hours: Part time 0.315 FTE /11.5 hours.

These roles will have fixed evening and weekend hours.

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

See current salary scales.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Expected start date: As soon as possible / September 2025 

About the role

As an Assistant Library Officer (Evening & Weekend) you will support the User Experience team with the delivery of a high quality service outside of core-hours. 

This includes liaising with service users, Library staff and other teams in relation to their queries and requests and to provide accurate information, advice, and guidance on the range of services and activities available within the Library. You will support wider library work through projects as well as student support and membership enquiries and engage with users on a range of User Experience and Customer Service matters.

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

You will have effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and service users.

You will have the ability to work independently and use your initiative to support the effective running of the evening and weekend service.

You will have the skills to manage your own workload and time and support other colleagues 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.

Please find further information regarding the division at Library: University of Sussex

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Simon.Gower@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

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

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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