Senior Library Assistant (Out of hours service)
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R5306 |
Summary
Library Services provides a wide range of high-quality library and information services to USW students, academics, and researchers USW Library | University of South Wales.
We are looking for a motivated & organised Senior Library Assistant who can work flexibly to support our out-of-hours service at the Pontypridd campus.
You will manage and support the Library Support Assistant team who staff our out-of-hour service for students. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of library spaces and services ensuring we can open for our advertised opening hours and provide safe, welcoming and supported study spaces for students.
The role is part-time, five hours a day Monday to Friday 15:00-20:00, worked over 37 weeks. This covers the academic year plus some additional time over the summer vacation to allow for preparation for the new academic year.
You will also contribute to the wider work of Library Services through the planning and supervision of projects.
As part of a frontline team, which delivers excellent customer service, a desire to work with customers and a commitment to high standards of customer service is essential.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
We are looking for a motivated & organised Senior Library Assistant who can work flexibly to support our out-of-hours service at the Pontypridd campus.
You will manage and support the Library Support Assistant team who staff our out-of-hour service for students. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of library spaces and services ensuring we can open for our advertised opening hours and provide safe, welcoming and supported study spaces for students.
The role is part-time, five hours a day Monday to Friday 15:00-20:00, worked over 37 weeks. This covers the academic year plus some additional time over the summer vacation to allow for preparation for the new academic year.
You will also contribute to the wider work of Library Services through the planning and supervision of projects.
As part of a frontline team, which delivers excellent customer service, a desire to work with customers and a commitment to high standards of customer service is essential.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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