Evening Library Assistant, Part Time, Fixed-Term until 20 September 2026
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,869 to £28,007 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Roehampton, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Roehampton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RU04881 |
Summary
Service: Library and eLearning Services
Job title: Evening Library Assistant, Part Time, Fixed-Term until
20 September 2026
Grade: RU03
Salary: £26,869.00 to £28,007.00 pa inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Who we are
Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.
The Role
We are looking for experienced people focused applicants to join an agile and flexible team of Library Assistants that supports all activities of Library Services during extended opening hours.
As a Library Assistant, you will provide an excellent standard of service to all our customers and visitors, encouraging them to explore and make use of all our services, supporting them in achieving their full potential.
About you:
• You must be committed to putting customers at the heart of service delivery and supporting day-to-day library operations.
• You should have excellent communication skills, be able to build excellent team working relationships, and complete tasks to a high standard.
• You need to respond calmly and professionally in busy situations
• You must be able to work independently, show initiative, and be flexible.
The Evening Library Assistant role is fixed-term until 20 September 2026, term-time only (39 weeks a year).
You are expected to work during all term time opening weeks (incl. Bank Holidays).
You will work three or four regular evening shifts, however good flexibility to support occasional shift cover is required. Usual shift patterns are:
• Mon -Thu (incl. Bank Holidays): 5pm - 10.15pm
• Fri 3:15pm – 7:15pm
If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Elena Kosmala Elena.Kosmala@roehampton.ac.uk
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly.
The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.
Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.
The closing date for completed applications is: 27 August 2025
It is expected that interviews will be held w/c 8 September 2025
You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
Job title: Evening Library Assistant, Part Time, Fixed-Term until
20 September 2026
Grade: RU03
Salary: £26,869.00 to £28,007.00 pa inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Who we are
Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.
The Role
We are looking for experienced people focused applicants to join an agile and flexible team of Library Assistants that supports all activities of Library Services during extended opening hours.
As a Library Assistant, you will provide an excellent standard of service to all our customers and visitors, encouraging them to explore and make use of all our services, supporting them in achieving their full potential.
About you:
• You must be committed to putting customers at the heart of service delivery and supporting day-to-day library operations.
• You should have excellent communication skills, be able to build excellent team working relationships, and complete tasks to a high standard.
• You need to respond calmly and professionally in busy situations
• You must be able to work independently, show initiative, and be flexible.
The Evening Library Assistant role is fixed-term until 20 September 2026, term-time only (39 weeks a year).
You are expected to work during all term time opening weeks (incl. Bank Holidays).
You will work three or four regular evening shifts, however good flexibility to support occasional shift cover is required. Usual shift patterns are:
• Mon -Thu (incl. Bank Holidays): 5pm - 10.15pm
• Fri 3:15pm – 7:15pm
If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Elena Kosmala Elena.Kosmala@roehampton.ac.uk
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly.
The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.
Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.
The closing date for completed applications is: 27 August 2025
It is expected that interviews will be held w/c 8 September 2025
You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
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