Senior Library Assistant (part time)

The University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives is a fundamental part of the Cambridge West Innovation District, a dynamic and expanding environment for world-changing research and innovation. At the heart of this vibrant interdisciplinary community is the West Hub, a distinctive space for learning, collaboration, and socialising that reflects a modern University approach to shared resources and integrated library services.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a library professional or someone seeking to start a career within the library sector, to work with the Cambridge West Team, supporting library services, contributing to the needs of a diverse academic community within an innovative and forward-looking setting.

As Senior Library Assistant you will

• Assist with the administrative and promotional support of the library ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Develop physical and electronic resources including guides, documentation and promotional posters for the library and online media.
• Provide support to library users at the West Hub and across the site.
• Presenting teaching sessions and one-to-ones to users.

What we are looking for

• A professional enthusiastic about customer service.
• Proactive and innovative in creating a welcoming library environment and experience.
• Enthusiastic about delivering informational skills and inductions.
• Flexible to work at and visit multiple work locations.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements are available for the 21.9 weekly hours, allowing pre-agreed working arrangement spread over a minimum of three days and up to five days. Mondays and Fridays are key working days for the operational needs of the library.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days if working across 5 days.
• Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).
• Discounts on major retailers.
• Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/56192.

For informal enquiries please contact Daniele Campello, West Hub Library Manager on dc718@cam.ac.uk

Application closing date: Sunday 26 July 2026. Interview date: Thursday 12 August 2026

For further details please refer to the Further Particulars.

Please quote reference VE50300 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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