At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist users at the Library and provide excellent customer service both in-person and online.
- Company: Join the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, a top public health university.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 30 days annual leave, and wellbeing days.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic library environment while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, library experience, and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33925 - 33925 £ per year.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.
Library, Archive & Open Research Services (LAORS) is looking for two part-time Library Assistants to staff the Library in person in the afternoon.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their skills and experience across a number of responsibilities in a wide-ranging role.
All duties are delivered on site, providing face-to-face services to users from the Enquiries Desk and support to remote users online via our Live Chat service and our Service Desk portal, and undertaking tasks and projects relating to User Services (or other areas of the service as needed).
The post supports and assists all aspects of the delivery of library services, ensuring an excellent standard of customer service.
You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification along with proven experience of working successfully in a library, and demonstrable knowledge of issues relating to the delivery of library services.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, excellent IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail, ability to take responsibility, demonstrate initiative and resolve problems, and ability to develop skills and work towards common goals as part of a team are essential.
Further particulars are included in the job description.
The post holder is required to work on site in the Library 14:00-17:30 Monday-Friday, and on occasion is responsible for closing the Library at the appointed time.
The post is part-time 17.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE and permanent.
The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 3 in the range £30,231 - £33,925 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of London Weighting).
The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.
Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff.
In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”.
Membership of the Pension Scheme is available.
The post is based in London at LSHTM.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria.
Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion.
The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
- £30,231 to £33,925. Per annum pro rata inclusive
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Library Assistant x2 (0.5 FTE) employer: LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises health equity and sustainability. Located in the heart of London, LSHTM offers unique opportunities for professional growth and engagement with a diverse community of experts, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about public health and social impact to contribute meaningfully to global health initiatives.
Contact Details:
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE Recruitment Team
