Weekend Attendant

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recognized educational institution in Reading seeks a part-time Weekend Attendant to join their Library team. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills and be reliable, providing a safe and clean environment for users. The role requires flexibility to meet service needs and offers shifts on Sundays and alternate Fridays. Interested applicants should apply before October 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment for Library users.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Reliable and punctual nature

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

Part-time, permanent (32 weeks per year).

Closing Date: 23:59 5th of October 2025

Interview Date: to be confirmed

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the .

Responsibilities

Do you enjoy working with people and providing a great customer service and environment? If so, we are looking for people like you to be a part of our Library team as a Weekend Attendant. You will help us maintain a safe, secure and clean environment for Library users to work in.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills for team working and customer care
• A reliable and punctual nature
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable to our service requirements

Shifts

Shifts are: Sundays 8:00 17:30 and alternate Fridays 17:00 19:30.

Salary and Terms

Salary advertised is the range paid for 1.0 FTE. Actual salary for these posts will be a proportion of that sum based on the hours worked. Note that payment for these posts is spread evenly across 12 months (52 weeks) although the posts are “term time” only (32 weeks).

Informal Contact

Contact Name: Jackie Whittam

Contact Job Title: Support Services Team Leader

Contact Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.