Job Title
Library Assistant
Job Reference
2724
Application Closing Date
14/05/2025
Division, Department
CUAS Library & Learning Resources, LIB Academic Liaison & Skills
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £23,877 up to £24,073 pro rata per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered + London Allowance
Mode
Permanent, Part Time 

 

Our Mission

 

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

 

CU Academic Services Limited, a wholly owned sister company of Coventry University, is seeking to appoint a part-time Library Assistant for our North Greenwich campus which is adjacent to the O2 arena, London. 

The Role

 

As part of the Library Academic Liaison and Skills team in London, a Library Assistant role is to deliver a high quality customer focused service to students and staff of the University, face to face, by phone and online. They help to underpin the student experience by undertaking a range of duties supporting the management of print and electronic collections, including circulation of stock, the acquisition and activation of new resources, digitisation and document supply services.

 

This post is based at the North Greenwich campus of CU London, and is 0.5 FTE position working an average of 18.75 hours a week across Monday to Friday around the hours of 10.30 – 2.30pm, however we are able to consider alternative working hours.

Our Successful Candidate

 

You will have a good standard of education including GCSE level in English and Maths, and be a confident user of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 

This role is a customer facing role therefore you will be required to offer an excellent level of customer service and professionalism.

 

Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.

The Benefits

 

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

 

•    Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
•    30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
•    New Holiday Purchase Scheme 
•    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!