Library Services Assistant (HR

The University of Bradford Library is currently recruiting two Library Services Assistants to join our Library Customer Services Team. Library Services Assistants provide a range of Library services to our staff and students through our busy library helpdesk as well as some working back of house on a range of self-directed administrative duties such as offering an online chat service, processing reservations and interlibrary loans.  The roles are based on the Bradford University Campus a few minutes walk from the city centre in the J.B. Priestley Library.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with previous experience of working in a busy customer facing role with a diverse customer base. This is primarily a front of house role which includes handling enquiries at a busy helpdesk and supporting students in using library services such as showing them how to use the online library catalogue and printing. 

Please note this is a full-time fixed term role of 10 months to start ASAP -  31st August 2023. Hours of work, 36.25 per week, 8.45 – 17.00 Monday-Friday. 

The university of Bradford offers a wide range of staff benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement (25 days / 181.25 hours) plus 8 customary days, a cycle to work scheme, holiday purchase scheme, Health care schemes and Employee Assistance Programme. 

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity. At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University's commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support our diverse workforce. We provide a range of benefits, including generous pensions schemes and annual leave entitlement, travel options and rewards.

Further information about the role, main duties and essential criteria can be found in the detailed job description. For an informal discussion prior to application, please contact Sophie North, Customer Services Team Leader at S.North5>

Closing Date: 19 Dec 2022 Category: Professional Services