Library Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Library Services
Location: LancasterStarting Salary: £22,197
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 17.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 12 July 2023
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 July 2023
Reference: XX097723
We are the University of Cumbria, a place where people are at the heart of all we do, where enriching the lives of our students, staff and the communities we serve means we make a difference that really matters.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
You will be the first point of contact for many library and student services enquiries, whether face to face, by telephone, by email or by other contact methods. Passionate about providing excellent customer service, you will deal with routine and non-standard enquiries in a way that meets the needs and expectations of users.
This role works as part of the team in the library at our Lancaster campus, and there will be times when you are working alone. Library housekeeping duties include shelving, stock checking and tidying and helping students to locate resources.
The working pattern is 17.5 hours per week; 3.5 hours per day 13:30 – 17:00 Monday – Friday.
This role is based on-site due to the practical nature of the work.
Informal enquiries: Lorraine Drummond | lorraine.drummond@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 279409
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week (pro rata), 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information please click HERE
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Library Assistant roles across University of Cumbria's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,197 - £22,197 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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