Leeds Arts University

Arts Council England; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Arts University seeks a library role to deliver core and ancillary services across its two city-centre campuses. The role involves staffing two art materials shops and may require some evening or Saturday work.

Candidates should have a degree, experience in a library environment, and strong Microsoft 365 skills. A library qualification would be advantageous, and an Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Experience in a library environment.
• Computer skills in Microsoft 365.
• A library qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide core library services across both campuses.
• Staff two art materials shops in each library.
• Role may include evening and Saturday work to support students and staff.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Thu, 29 Oct 2026">published - Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Job Description

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 180 years and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

We have two campuses in Leeds city centre; at Blenheim Walk, and the original Leeds Arts University building at Vernon Street.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our busy library working across our sites, which may include some evening and Saturday working. The role involves providing core and ancillary library services to students and staff spanning Further Education to Postgraduate level provision, including staffing two art materials shops housed in each library.

Candidates should be educated to degree level, have relevant experience in a library environment, computer skills in Microsoft 365, and evidence of excellent customer care skills. A library qualification together with an interest in the arts and previous experience of working in an educational environment would be an advantage.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role can be found in the job description.

This role may involve working at our Further Education site and as such the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Interview date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 (in person)