The Open University UK Hiring for Library Assistant (Accessible Content) Job at Milton Keynes, England Full Time

Remote and flexible working is an option, but must be willing to Milton Keynes for work purposes as required.

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The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

Learner and Discovery Services (LDS) is the award-winning unit of The Open University responsible for the production and delivery of the University’s curriculum; it also has a central role in the design of learning materials.

The role

The Open University is recruiting a Library Assistant – Accessible Content, who will work in partnership with the whole OU community to support learning, teaching and research, by providing advice and guidance on the access to and use of Library content, resources and services.

The Library Assistant – Accessible Content will provide proactive and efficient administration, to support Student Engagement and Learning Adjustment (StELA) for the Library, in partnership with relevant colleagues.

You will work closely with the Senior Library Assistant (Accessible Content) and the wider StELA Library Assistants team. They will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in the provision of Library content in an accessible way, supporting and contributing to process improvements.

Skills and experience

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent, or equivalent professional experience
• English and Maths at GCSE level C or equivalent
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel for data analysis and presentation, as well as Outlook and Word
• Evidence of strong team working with the ability to work co-operatively, building good relationships and contributing to the team through constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills: both oral and written, with effective presentation techniques and the ability to explain policies and processes clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Attention to detail, displaying a high degree of organisational ability and resolving problems
• Evidence of ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload
• Experience of data collection and analysis. (Demonstrating organisational ability, as well as good numeracy and accuracy skills)
• Taking personal responsibility for getting things done and using initiative and judgment to respond quickly and flexibly to conflicting demands.

More information can be provided via a link to the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk or contact Jenny Cross +44(0)1908655544

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job’s page and following the instructions below and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.

To apply for this role please submit the following;

• CV
  
• Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
  

The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the personal statement followed by the CV in this document.

To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.

You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.

APPLY NOW

Closing date: 10th January 2022

Interview date: 20th/21st January 2022- To be held online

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You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.

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