CASUAL - Library Assistant

Durham University; Houghall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for a Casual Library Assistant at Collingwood College. The role supports stock maintenance, hosts small events, and keeps the library welcoming. 5 hours per week during term-time, with potential for flexible scheduling. Real Living Wage applicable, salary £13.45 per hour (inclusive). Candidates should be customer‑facing and team‑oriented.

Further details: closing date 19-Oct-2026. Apply via [e-mail] to discuss adjustments or submission.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer facing role.
• Previous experience of working in a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Reliable with capacity to work up to 5 hours per week.
• Creative.
• Previous experience of working in a library.
• Interest in the personal development of others.
• Previous experience of organising events and/or activities.

Responsibilities

• Under instruction and with direction assist with stock maintenance of books in the library.
• Under instruction and with direction assist Student Experience Officer 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.

Skills

Customer facing

Teamwork

Own initiative

Friendly

Organised

Library experience

Event planning

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 - Library Assistant (26001363)

Job Description

CASUAL - Library Assistant (

Job Number:

26001363 )

Collingwood College

Graded Casual : - £13.45 Per Hour (Inclusive of Real Living Wage Supplement).

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 5

Closing Date

Closing Date

: 19-Oct-2026, 10:59:00 PM

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.

Fixed-term for academic year 26/27 (until June 2027, reviewed termly). Please note this is term-time only.

An undergraduate or postgraduate of Collingwood College, enrolled on a degree programme for academic year 2026/27

Further information about the University can be found here .

Any further questions regarding this role, please contact [e-mail].

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.

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 Student Experience Officer 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

• Previous experience in a customer facing role
• Previous experience of working in a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable with capacity to work up to 5 hours per week
• Creative
• Previous experience of working in a library
• Interest in the personal development of others
• Previous experience of organising events and/or activities

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]