Menu
Warning This job advert has expired and applications have closed.

Customer Services Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2025
Salary: £24,600 to £26,038 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 24 February 2025
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: University of Southampton
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 3005525KX

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Front of House Team at Hartley Library as a Customer Services Assistant on the Highfield Campus. If you are the successful candidate you will deliver a high quality and professional customer service to everyone who interacts with any of our Library services. You will form part of the University Library Enquiries team where you will answer customer queries in person, over the phone and in an online environment. You will be expected to move between sites if required.

Salary is between £24,600 - £26,038 pro rata per annum. As the successful candidate you will be entitled to 20 days annual leave per year (pro rata) plus University Closure Days, a contributory pension scheme and a structured training programme are also some of the benefits of this role.

This position is being offered on a part-time (14 hours per week), fixed term basis until October 2026.

The following shift pattern is available:

Thursday - Friday 09:00-17:00

Candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to undertake an IT skills and comprehension test prior to formal interview.

If you would like more information about the role please contact Julie Richards, Front of House Manager (J.A.Richards@soton.ac.uk) or Karin Jazosch, Customer Services Manager (K.Jazosch@soton.ac.uk).

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce.  We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.