Senior Library Assistant, Enquiry Desk

Location: Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG

About the role

Bodleian Libraries are seeking to appoint a Senior Library Assistant to join the Enquiry Team in the Bodleian Library which is the largest and busiest of the Humanities Libraries and is made up of two iconic buildings: the Bodleian Old Library and Radcliffe Camera.

You will work as part of the Bodleian Library Enquiry Team to support users of the Bodleian Libraries and respond to a variety of enquiries about the services and collections of the Bodleian Old Library and the Radcliffe Camera as well as providing information about facilities elsewhere in Oxford. You will also work in a variety of staff points and on a rota basis and will help staff the Live Chat and Bodleian Print, Copy and Scan services.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.

This role involves lifting and carrying books and pushing a trolley (as the post requires daily shelving of material).

About You

You will be educated to A-level or equivalent standard and you will have relevant experience of enquiry work in an academic library. You will have a strong customer service philosophy and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Good time management skills and a proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in and across teams are also essential.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and the attached supporting evidence form as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description – please explain how you meet each one. Both the CV and supporting evidence form must be submitted in order for your application to be considered.

Any enquiries relating to the role, as well as questions regarding the recruitment and application process, should be directed to the Recruitment Team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 15th October 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 11th November 2025.

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