Enquiry and Disability Support Librarian

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver Library services as part of the Student Service Centre, part of the new Student and Campus Life service. 

In our Student Service Centre we help students navigate their whole journey, providing a coherent route and common experience for all student enquiries.  Offering information and access to services covering all aspects of student life; from academic and learning resources to financial, physical and mental wellbeing through to residential and all other aspects of student life.

We are seeking to appoint an Enquiry and Disability Support Librarian.  Working as part of a team of Enquiry and Disability Support Librarians, led by the Enquiry and Disability Services Librarian, you will provide direct enquiry support for a diverse range of library users both online and in person. 

Your role will also be vital in building relationships with other colleagues and services at the University, sharing information and ensuring that our students have the best possible journey during their time at university.

About you

We are looking for someone:

• ambitious about delivering high quality customer service
• with experience of managing and supervising staff and collaborating with others
• who has experience of working in a library environment
• with excellent IT skills and experience of email, MS Office applications and other digital tools
• innovative about change and developing services
• passionate about delivering inclusive support and ensuring that our students get the best out of university

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus.  You would also work regularly at our City Campus and our Glenside Campus.  

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates and as we are a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Sandra Clark on 0117 328 2477 or email: sandra.clark@uwe.ac.uk

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, this role is therefore campus based for at least 80 percent of your time.  

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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