Job Title
Library Assistant
Job Reference
3087
Application Closing Date
07/11/2025
Division, Department
CUAS Library & Learning Resources ,LIB Library Operations
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £23,877 up to £25,273 per annum (dependant upon experience) with the potential to progress.  A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Mode
Permanent , 30 hours, Part Time 

 

Our Mission

 

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

 

Working hours – part-time 30 hours Wednesday – Saturday 3.30 – midnight (including bank holidays and University closed days) 

 

The University Library is seeking to appoint a part-time library assistant to join our customer services evening and weekend teams. The post holder will contribute to the effective operation of the library by providing services to the library customers and supporting their study at the University.  You will provide a welcoming Reception service as well as ensuring the library policies on noise and behaviour are maintained, shelving library materials, operating the online issue system and general administration tasks. 

Our Successful Candidate

 

You should have a good general education and the ability to work as part of a team is really important.  Good communication and interpersonal skills, confidence with IT and the ability to work under pressure are also essential for this post.  You should also have experience of customer service or dealing with the general public. Experience of working in a library would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given. 

 

Please include a cover letter along with your CV to support your application. 

 

 

 

 

The Benefits

 

As a staff member of Coventry University Group you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

 

  • Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
  • 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
  • Life Assurance 4 x Salary
  • BUPA Cash Plan
  • 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
  • CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
  • New Electric Car Scheme
  • Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

 

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

We look forward to hearing from you!