Library
Permanent, full time
Salary range: starting at £19,606 and rising to £22,700 per annum. It is normal to appoint at the first point of the salary scale
Closing date for applications: 14 August 2013
Expected interview date: 27 August 2013
Description
An opportunity has arisen in the University Library for a Grade 4 Library Support Supervisor. The successful applicant will work 36.5 hours per week as part of the Planning & Administration Team. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required in addition to providing a point of call emergency cover and occasional physical checks for the security and safety of the Library.
The postholder will co-supervise a team of Library Support Assistants, working closely with a second postholder to ensure cover of core hours. They will be primarily responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all Library staff and users and for ensuring that the building is maintained to the best possible standards.
The Library places great emphasis on providing high quality customer service and is keen to employ a new member of this pivotal team who can evidence enthusiasm and commitment to further improving this service through the supervision of this area.
Applicants should have good team working and organisational skills, a good understanding of basic Health & Safety regulations and the ability to deal tactfully with staff and students and to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Furthermore, absolute discretion, flexibility, good oral and written communication skills and the ability to take initiative are essential for this post. Evidence of supervisory skills and experience of working in an HE environment would be an advantage.
For further information regarding this post, please contact either Sally Faith, Head of Library Planning & Administration (S.M.Faith@sussex.ac.uk) or Maria Smith, Library Planning & Administration Supervisor (M.A.Smith@sussex.ac.uk).
Ref 274 Further particulars including person specification [PDF 69.21KB]
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
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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.