Assistant Library Officer (Evening and Weekends)
University of Sussex - Library, Culture and Heritage
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer |
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| Salary: | £26,093 to £29,588 Grade 4, per annum, pro rata if part time |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 15th September 2026 |
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| Closes: | 29th September 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 43542 |
Hours: Part time 0.315 FTE/11.5 hours per week.
This role will have fixed evening and weekend hours.
Expected start date: As soon as possible
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Library’s User Experience team as an Assistant Library Officer (Evening and Weekends).
In this role you will help us to deliver an excellent customer service outside of core hours by providing information, advice and guidance to users of the Library while working on our service points.
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. You will engage with users on a range of user experience and customer service matters.
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 excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide information and respond to queries.
You will have the ability to work independently and use your initiative to support the effective running of the evening and weekend service.
Having an interest in helping people and an ability to problem-solve will be crucial.
About our Division
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:
User Experience and Education Senior Manager, Antony Groves, at A.Groves@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Eligibility
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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