Reader Services Manager
The Bodleian Library are looking for a Reader Services Manager (Evenings & Weekends) to work in the historic Bodleian Library, made up of the Old Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera. These iconic buildings house Humanities collections in English, History, Classics, Philosophy, Theology and Reference as well as a well- used History lending collection and the Bodleian’s Main Enquiry Desk.
You will be in charge of the site during evenings and weekends and manage a small team of staff to cover services out of hours. You will provide a knowledgeable enquiry service and handle more complex queries referred on by other staff. In liaison with Security colleagues you will handle any abnormal situations and take decisions about the safety of the site.
This is a permanent, part-time post, working on average approximately 11 hours per week. The working hours are: weekly Wednesday evening duty 3.15pm-9-15pm, 1 in 4 Friday duty 4.45pm – 9.15pm, fortnightly Sunday duty 10.45am – 7.15pm. The working hours are the same all year round.
About You
- You will be educated to A level or equivalent qualification and have experience in a library or similar environment.
- You will have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise tasks and take initiative.
- You will have experience of supervising and motivating staff and will be able to provide a high-quality user focused service.
- Experience of using library information systems, e-resources and databases is desirable.
As an employer, the University of Oxford genuinely cares about employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that they offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
The University of Oxford’s staff and students come from all over the world, and they proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within the Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Wednesday 7 August can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 22 August 2024.
