At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise evening library services and support students with resources and IT.
- Company: Join the Bodleian Law Library, a hub for students and researchers.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and travel discounts.
- Other info: Part-time role during term time with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a vibrant environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong customer service skills and IT confidence; previous library experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
About the role
Join the Bodleian Law Library and help deliver an outstanding evening service for students, researchers and visitors. You will supervise a small evening team, provide welcoming front‑line reader support, oversee the enquiry desk and library closing procedures, assist readers with library resources and IT, and help maintain a safe, efficient and customer‑focused environment. You will also contribute to staff training and ensure library procedures and service standards are consistently followed. This is a permanent, part‑time, term‑time‑only post working 9 hours per week (during Michaelmas, Hilary, and Trinity Terms, Bank holidays). The working pattern is Monday to Wednesday, 19:00–22:00. As this role requires you to work during your contracted working period, annual leave cannot be taken during this time, including on bank holidays. Instead, you will receive payment in lieu of any annual leave and bank holiday entitlement accrued during your employment. This role requires lifting, moving and carrying books and journals.
About You
You will have excellent customer service and communication skills, strong IT confidence, and the ability to supervise colleagues while remaining calm under pressure. You will be reliable, organised, able to work accurately with minimal supervision, and committed to delivering a high‑quality library service. Previous experience in reader services, library systems or staff training would be an advantage.
What We Offer
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family‑friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible.
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