Assistant Library Officer (Evening and Weekends) Ref: 43542 (Part Time)

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sussex Library in Brighton is seeking an Assistant Library Officer for evenings and weekends. You will support the Library’s user experience by delivering information and guidance at service points, liaising with users and staff, and handling requests outside core hours.

The role is part-time (0.315 FTE, 11.5 hours/week) with a Grade 4 salary £26,093–£29,588 per annum, pro rata for part-time. It is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship and is permanent.

Qualifications

• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and users
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and guidance to Library users at evening and weekend service points
• Liaise with users, Library staff and other teams to address queries and requests
• Support wider library work and student membership enquiries, contributing to user experience matters

Job description

Assistant Library Officer (Evening and Weekends) Ref: 43542 (Part Time)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time of 0.315 FTE / 11.5 hours per week.

Grade 4 starting at £26,093 to £29,588 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Contract Type

Permanent

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

The Library, Culture & Heritage Division was established in 2024, consisting of the University of Sussex Library, the Keep archive service (in partnership with East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council) and Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts - a multi-disciplinary arts centre. The newly formed Division is currently developing its strategic plan, making it an exciting time to join us.

Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility in the UK with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed materials. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University. As a crucial partner in the University's learning and research agendas, the Library constantly seeks ways to be as closely connected as possible to the changing nature of the work of Schools to contribute fully to the enrichment of the lives of their students and the advancement of their research.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss your requirements.