At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the administration of special collections and assist users in a vibrant library environment.
- Company: Join a diverse university library committed to cultural understanding and social justice.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a focus on health and wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping preserve and share unique heritage collections.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and customer service skills; heritage experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 28209 - 28209 £ per year.
About The Role
This part-time post is available from 01/09/2026 on a permanent basis. Salary will be £28,209 per annum pro rata on Grade C subject to knowledge, skills and experience. Based in the University Library's Heritage Collections, the Special Collections team manages over 500 archive collections and c.50,000 rare books which are used by researchers from all over the world, alongside members of the public, as well as in regular teaching and research on campus. The service holds major international collections relating to the Middle East & North African region alongside substantial South-West literature and drama collections.
The Special Collections Assistant is a vital part of this team, supporting the administration of the service and providing advice and assistance to internal and external users. Routine tasks include:
- Overseeing the public reading room
- Retrieving and re-shelving collections
- Answering enquiries
- Maintaining statistics
- Undertaking ordering
- Supporting seminars and outreach events
About You
This role would suit a well-organised individual with excellent administrative, time-management and customer service skills. You will be able to manage your own workload, work effectively across teams, and communicate professionally with a wide range of service users. Experience in a heritage environment is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact Annie Price on 01392722097 or email a.r.price@exeter.ac.uk.
About Us
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.
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
- 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 hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.
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.
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