Glasgow Caledonian University Hiring for Library Assistant (20 hours per week) Job at Glasgow, Scotland Full Time

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Glasgow Caledonian University – the University for the Common Good – is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural University with a global outlook, dedicated to delivering social innovation. Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fifth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, 69th globally for social impact, and the top modern university in Scotland for research power. In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe.

GCU is committed to widening participation, delivering positive outcomes for our students, and we’re Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students. Guided by our inspirational Chancellor, Dr Annie Lennox OBE, and guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.We are currently looking to recruit a new Library assistant to join the library team at Glasgow Caledonian University’s award-winning Sir Alex Ferguson Library. This role focuses on providing an excellent service to our students whether at our library desk, on the library floors or online, and engaging our students to ensure they get the best from their library experience.

To apply for this role you will have a friendly, approachable manner and be able to explain information and procedures to a wide range of customers. You will have excellent IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages, specifically Excel and Outlook, and be confident in the use of web browsers for advanced searching, information gathering and problem solving. You will have excellent team working skills and be able to work alone and show initiative to achieve the requirements of the post.

This part–time role is 20 hours per week and will involve working shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays 2pm – 8pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 4pm – 8pm.

Should you require any further information, or to discuss the post, please contact the Senior Library Administrator, Jimi Mitchell by email on: jimi.mitchell2@gcu.ac.uk.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident ‘Committed’ level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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