Library Assistant (20 hours per week)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location:
Brighton - Falmer
Salary:
£21,630 to £23,715 pro rata
Closing Date:
Wednesday 15 February 2023
Interview Date:
Wednesday 01 March 2023
Reference:
IS5248-23-027
Join us in this customer focused role based in our library at the Falmer campus. Part of your time will be spent at the busy Help Desk assisting customers to access library services using library systems and online resources; answering first level resource and IT queries; dealing with returned books. Other regular duties will include routine tasks such as circulation of stock, shelving and moving materials to maintain a safe and conducive study environment.
This is a dynamic environment and to succeed you will need to:
- Be reliable, flexible, and enjoy learning.
- Able to work quickly and accurately
- Have excellent communication skills.
- A helpful confident manner,
- A good working knowledge of IT.
- An interest in improving the student experience.
This is a permanent post, 20 hours per week for 45 weeks per year. There will be four weeks in August and three during the Christmas vacation accounting for the non-working periods.
The working days during term time are Mondays (08.15-17.00), Fridays (12.00-20.00) and either a Saturday or Sunday (11.45-16.00) in three out of four weekends. Hours in lieu of the free weekend will be worked in the week, on a day to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. Please also note that start and end times are adjusted to mirror earlier closing during vacation. Enhancements are paid for weekend working.
In return we offer a wide range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme and annual leave starting at 23 days a year pro rata including bank holidays.
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Peter Coyne, User Services Librarian: P.T.Coyne@brighton.ac.uk or 01273 643558. Please DO NOT send speculative CV's to the above email address as they will NOT be considered. You will need to complete an application form to be considered. You can do this by clicking 'Apply Online' below.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,630.00-£23,715.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Library Assistant (20 hours per week) roles across University of Brighton's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,630 - £23,715 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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