Library
Permanent, part time (see below for hours)
Salary range: starting at £13,839 and rising to £14,520 per annum, pro rata. It is normal to appoint at the first point of the salary scale.
Closing date for applications: 9 August 2013
Expected interview dates: 5 & 6 September 2013
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Description
The Library is seeking to appoint 6 part time Shelving Assistants (10 hrs per week) for 32 weeks a year, generally over the teaching and assessment weeks. Exact weeks may vary from year to year.
Hours of work are as follows:
4 x Position 1
10 hours per week (2 hours per day for 5 days; 2 hours Monday – Thursday between 8.30am – 5.00pm and 2 hours between 1.00pm – 6.00pm on Sundays).
2 x Position 2
10 hours per week (2 hours per day for 5 days; 2 hours Monday – Friday between 4.00pm – 8.00pm)
The successful applicants would, in the first instant, be based in Lending Services contributing to the daily collection, sorting, shelving and re-spacing of books in the Library. Some light cleaning may be required.
Applicants must be able to undertake all the physical requirements of the job, such as maneuvering book trolleys and handling books for shelving etc sometimes in dusty conditions. Training will be given.
Flexibility, good oral and written communications skills and the ability to deal tactfully with staff and students is essential to this post. Experience of working in a customer orientated environment and as part of a team would be an advantage.
Ref 267 Further particulars including person specification [PDF 55.90KB]
Essential information
Terms and conditions
Clerical and Related Staff Terms and Conditions SUMMARY [DOC 35.00KB]
Application
Application form - non-academic post [DOC 183.00KB]
Application form - non-academic post [PDF 43.84KB]
Please send completed application form by email to: libraryrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk
When emailing your application please use the following format in the 'subject' line: post reference number / post title / your name. If you are applying for more than one post advertised by the University, please send a separate email and application form for each post. Please attach your completed application form and any other documents directly to the email rather than using a web-based upload / weblink service (e.g. SkyDrive) otherwise we may not receive your application due to incompatibility with our email software.
Or post to: Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
Applications should be received by midnight on the closing date.