CASUAL - Internship

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage rate

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Casual Internship Library Assistant at Trevelyan College. The role entails 2 hours per week, supporting stock maintenance and events in the college library, and helping to engage with students.

You will gain experience in a university library setting, develop communication and organisational skills, and work with staff to promote library resources. The position pays Real Living Wage and offers flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, professional and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently and to use your own initiative.
• Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships with students and staff.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and making improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock maintenance of books in the library.
• Assist the Vice-Principal with hosting small events in the college library.
• Keep the library tidy, organised and welcoming.
• Promote the college library to students and resources it has to offer.
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and students.

Skills

Stock maintenance

Event hosting

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - CASUAL - Internship (26001507)

Job Description

CASUAL - Internship (

Job Number:

26001507 )

Trevelyan College

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 2 hours per week

Closing Date

Closing Date

: Ongoing

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

About Trevelyan College

Trevelyan is a small, progressive college renowned for its friendliness - and its distinctive hexagonal architecture. Trevelyan encourages every student to venture out of their comfort zone and be the best they can be, promoting an environment of support, inclusion, and curiosity.

Our vision is to inspire and empower every student to explore without limits.

Person Specification

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role Responsibilities

Library assistant

Real Living Wage rate

• Under instruction and with direction assist with stock maintenance of books in the library
• Under instruction and with direction assist the Vice-Principal with hosting small events in the college library
• Under instruction and with direction keep the library tidy, organised and welcoming
• Under instruction and with direction promote the college library to students and resources it has to offer
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and students

Person Specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills
• Reliable, punctual, professional and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently and to use your own initiative
• Competent user of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to quickly establish effective working relationship with students and staff
• A positive and proactive approach to problem solving and making improvements

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

About Trevelyan College

Trevelyan is a small, progressive college renowned for its friendliness - and its distinctive hexagonal architecture. Trevelyan encourages every student to venture out of their comfort zone and be the best they can be, promoting an environment of support, inclusion, and curiosity.

Our vision is to inspire and empower every student to explore without limits.

Person Specification

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role Responsibilities

Library assistant

Real Living Wage rate

• Under instruction and with direction assist with stock maintenance of books in the library
• Under instruction and with direction assist the Vice-Principal with hosting small events in the college library
• Under instruction and with direction keep the library tidy, organised and welcoming
• Under instruction and with direction promote the college library to students and resources it has to offer
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and students

Person Specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills
• Reliable, punctual, professional and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently and to use your own initiative
• Competent user of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to quickly establish effective working relationship with students and staff
• A positive and proactive approach to problem solving and making improvements

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]