Study Space Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,358 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (including London Allowance) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1225-313 |
Summary
Variable Hours, Permanent (X2 positions available)
34 weeks per annum
Applications are invited for the post of Study Space Assistant in the Customer Services team of the Library, Learning Support and Culture department. This post is for 34 weeks per year, to be worked during term time and Easter vacation period.
Working as part of the Library Customer Service team, The Study Space Assistants are integral to the delivery of an efficient customer-focused library service, providing friendly, responsive support to our library users. This role includes providing roving support to students around the library, managing student behavior, monitoring and reporting issues within the library environment, and restocking print resource areas.
You will have a positive proactive approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently to achieve shared goals.
Applications are being sought for two variable hours roles (Post A – 24 hours per week, Post B – 18 hours a week) to be worked between Monday – Sunday, and the hours of 13:30 – 8pm. There can be flexibility in how the working days are split between the two posts. On rare occasions, work outside of these hours may be required, depending on the needs of the service, which may include some evening/weekends by prior agreement. This is a campus-based role with limited opportunities for home working. Please note, it is expected that Annual Leave will not be taken during bank holidays, Easter vacation, or exam periods.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic communities, as these are currently underrepresented in academic libraries.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew Lacey at Andrew.lacey@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 1225-313
Closing Date: 23:59, 9 February 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
34 weeks per annum
Applications are invited for the post of Study Space Assistant in the Customer Services team of the Library, Learning Support and Culture department. This post is for 34 weeks per year, to be worked during term time and Easter vacation period.
Working as part of the Library Customer Service team, The Study Space Assistants are integral to the delivery of an efficient customer-focused library service, providing friendly, responsive support to our library users. This role includes providing roving support to students around the library, managing student behavior, monitoring and reporting issues within the library environment, and restocking print resource areas.
You will have a positive proactive approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently to achieve shared goals.
Applications are being sought for two variable hours roles (Post A – 24 hours per week, Post B – 18 hours a week) to be worked between Monday – Sunday, and the hours of 13:30 – 8pm. There can be flexibility in how the working days are split between the two posts. On rare occasions, work outside of these hours may be required, depending on the needs of the service, which may include some evening/weekends by prior agreement. This is a campus-based role with limited opportunities for home working. Please note, it is expected that Annual Leave will not be taken during bank holidays, Easter vacation, or exam periods.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic communities, as these are currently underrepresented in academic libraries.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew Lacey at Andrew.lacey@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 1225-313
Closing Date: 23:59, 9 February 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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