Library Information Assistant

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability focus

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking an Information Assistant for a hybrid role in Exeter. This full-time, permanent post is term-time only and the starting salary is from £28,029 per annum pro rata on Grade C, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

You will support library services and work with colleagues to ensure resources are available and accessible to the entire academic community. The role requires adaptability, good communication, and a confident IT capability to work both

Qualifications

• Adaptable team worker with good communication skills.
• Confident IT user able to work independently and under pressure to a high standard of accuracy.
• Familiarity with the Higher Education information environment and bibliographic data would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support library services to ensure resources are available and accessible.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Fast learner

Tools

Bibliographic databases

Job description

Information Assistant

Location: Exeter (Hybrid). Contract type: Permanent.

This full-time, term time only post is available immediately on a permanent basis. The starting salary will be from £28029 per annum pro rata on Grade C, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

The University’s library services underpin research and learning by providing extensive digital and physical academic information resources. Library assistants support this by ensuring that required resources are available for all to use on an equitable basis, helping to provide an excellent service to the whole academic community.

You will be an adaptable team worker and a fast learner, with good communication skills. A confident user of IT, you will be able to work independently and under pressure to a high standard of accuracy and to flourish in a rapidly changing information environment. With excellent customer service skills, you will be liaising with colleagues across the University to ensure the quality of this service. Familiarity with the Higher Education information environment and with bibliographic data, acquired through work or study, would be an advantage.

Please contact Kerry Pankhurst, [e-mail]

About the Division

In collaboration with the academic Faculties, the Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support and enhancing activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. Service divisions within EAS include Education and Student Support, Learning Experience and Innovation, Faculty and Cornwall Operations, Sport and Wellbeing.

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How We Can Help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.