At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise evening library services and support students with resources and IT.
- Company: Bodleian Law Library, part of the prestigious University of Oxford.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare services, and travel discounts.
- Other info: Part-time, term-time only role with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your customer service skills in a vibrant academic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and IT confidence; library experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
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. The role requires lifting, moving and carrying books and journals.
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: We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process.
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