At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team processing books and materials for the UK's national library.
- Company: The British Library, a hub of knowledge and culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to preserve and share knowledge with everyone.
- Qualifications: Strong customer focus, computer skills, and teamwork abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 25179 - 25179 £ per year.
Location: Boston Spa
Contract: Fixed term (24 months)
Hours: Full time (36 hours)
Grade: D
Salary: £25,179 per annum
This is the starting salary for this role, unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary, in which case this may be reviewed.
About the role
The British Library is seeking to recruit three people to join the Finishing North Processing Team based at our Boston Spa site. The team are responsible for the processing of monograph and serial content in accordance with the British Library’s collection management strategy. You will be working within a team-based environment, and the main duties include:
- The shelf marking of content
- The accurate quality checking of associated metadata
- Forwarding completed material to the correct storage area, making it available to readers and users
Therefore, we are looking for someone with the following essential skills:
- Strong service delivery and customer focus with proven ability to meet deadlines/targets
- Computer literate, good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and proven ability at working with PCs to retrieve or create data
- Displays initiative in problem solving and prioritising duties
- Ability to display a flexible approach and work as part of a team
- Good oral and written communication skills in order to liaise with both internal and external parties
Due to the nature of the role, the day-to-day handling of collection items, and related workflows, successful candidates would be required to work solely on site.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a defined-benefit Civil Service pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
- 25 days holiday plus 2.5 privilege days
Things you need to know:
- We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role
- Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check)
- Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience
- Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn
- We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates
- Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims
Finishing North Processing Team Member in Boston Spa employer: The British Library
The British Library is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our Boston Spa location. With access to a defined-benefit Civil Service pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and generous holiday allowances, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Join us in preserving and sharing the UK's rich literary heritage while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional development.
