Customer Services Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Library is seeking to recruit a weekend Customer Services Assistant to join our Customer Services team who are responsible for the daily operational delivery of the Library’s core frontline services
Department
The Library’s values of customer focus, collaboration and continuous improvement are central to our supportive and empowering working culture, and we take great pride in the high quality services we deliver to our user communities.
Role
As a Customer Services Assistant you will ensure that the Library buildings (JB Morrell Library, Raymond Burton Humanities Research Library, Harry Fairhurst building and King’s Manor Library) are ready for use during their opening hours. You will assist with providing reception services and regular patrols of library buildings and you will provide key elements of stock preparation, processing, replacement of items on shelves and stock tidying.
The following role is available:
- An evening role working 22.5 hours per week from 4 pm to midnight on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You will have a good general education, as well as experience of front-of-house customer service. You will be flexible, self-motivated, reliable, and able to work effectively and communicate politely with colleagues and customers. The ability to lift and move books, furniture and equipment is essential for this role.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Nathan Williams, Services Manager, nathan.williams@york.ac.uk, 01904 323825
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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 Customer Services Assistant roles across University of York'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 £23,662 - £25,285 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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