University of the Arts London Hiring for Evening Library Assistant (CCW) x 6 Job at London, England Full Time

We regularly recruit Library Assistants for our Evening teams. Currently, we have six (6) vacant posts working term-time only for up to 38 weeks per year, equating to 0.51 FTE.

Camberwell College of Arts x 2

Evening Library Assistant – Monday to Friday: 18.00pm – 22.15pm (4.25 hours per day)

Chelsea College of Arts x 2

Evening Library Assistant – Monday to Friday: 18.00pm – 22.15pm (4.25 hours per day)

Wimbledon College of Arts x 2

Evening Library Assistant – Monday to Friday: 18.00pm – 22.15pm (4.25 hours per day)

In the 2021/2022 academic year Libraries will be open 31 weeks of the year, and remaining hours are reserve hours, used for staff training and development or to accommodate weekday opening, and are worked over the year, usually in the day time, by agreement with your line manager.

As part of the Evening team, you will assist with the effective delivery of library services on your designated site, although you might occasionally be required to work at any of the other UAL college libraries.

You will participate in answering enquiries on-line, via our live chat service, ASK You will also participate in on-site front-line services and administrative duties including support for self-issue systems, IT and printing. You will assist users with general directional and initial information enquiries, including the use of the library catalogue, electronic information resources. You may also be required to take part shelving activities and demonstrate an understanding of manual handling guidelines which will be required when lifting heavy items. Other evening roles may arise following these interviews at other College libraries, which shortlisted candidates may be considered for within 3 months of interview for the current roles on offer.

As this is a term time only post you do not get a leave allowance and you are expected to work all the term time evenings.

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. Library and Student Support Services is a university wide Directorate delivering high quality services to support all students studying at UAL so that they can fulfil their potential and get the best from their university experience. The Directorate consists of Student Services, Library Services, Academic Support and the International Student Experience (including Language Development).

You should have relevant library or customer service experience, and formal training or education to post-16 level. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be IT literate. Working in a small team, you will provide positive and responsive customer service. In return, University of the Arts London offers an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

Interview dates: Thursday 16 September and Friday 17 September 2021

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Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for this position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

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