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Deputy College Librarian

University of Cambridge - Christ’s College

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £32,017 to £36,498 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 2nd October 2025
Closes: 20th October 2025

Christ’s College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the full-time, permanent post of Deputy College Librarian. Joining a library team of 6 (including this post), the role reports to the College Librarian and supports the efficient day-to-day running of all areas of the Library.

Serving approximately 440 undergraduates, 270 post-graduates and 90 Fellows, plus visiting researchers, the library’s collections comprise its modern collection and the rare books and manuscripts collection housed in the Old library (including first editions by John Milton and Charles Darwin). With particular responsibility for the acquisition of modern printed books and for assisting with the management of the College’s special collections, this post would suit an experienced team player with the ability to work pro-actively and effectively with a wide range of library users.

The salary for the post is £32,017 - £36,498 per annum, which equates to points 34-39 on the University of Cambridge single salary spine.

The benefits on offer are many and include 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), a defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution, a health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical), a free meal when on duty, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment. Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. For details about the benefits offered, please click here.

An application form, job description and person specification are available from the College website via the 'Apply' button above. To apply, please submit a completed application form with covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing date shown below. Applications may be sent by e-mail  (E: jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk) or by post addressed to Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 20 October and interviews are expected to take place on Friday 31 October. 

Christ’s College is an equal opportunities employer

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