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The College employs a diverse range of people in a diverse range of roles, all current non-academic vacancies at Magdalene are listed on this page.
Application Forms
Application Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Completed forms should be returned by email to hr@magd.cam.ac.uk or by mail to HR Department, Magdalene College, Cambridge CB3 0AG.
Graduate Trainee Librarian
Full time: 36.25 hours per week
Fixed Term for 1 year
£24,149 per annum
Magdalene is one of the older and smaller Cambridge colleges (c.350 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates) but still covers the full tripos (all academic subjects). The department includes the award-winning New Library which opened in 2022 and also houses the Archive and a Gallery, as well as the College’s historic Old Library and the Pepys Library.
The Graduate Trainee Librarian will join a small friendly team in the College Library. This is a fixed-term post, lasting one year, (usually September-August) which offers the opportunity to gain experience of working in an academic library and it is an entry level role into the career of librarianship (or related information services). As this is a training post it is aimed at people who are seeking to gain experience in the profession and who are considering a career in library and information services, rather than those who already have extensive library experience or a library qualification.
The trainee will mainly provide assistance in a range of day-to-day tasks and project work in the College Library and will make an important contribution to the ongoing work of the library and its development. To gain broader experience, there will also be opportunities to contribute to routine and project work in the College’s historic libraries and Archive, and a chance to develop a trainee project tailored to the individual’s interests. There will also be dedicated time for professional development as part of the Cambridge Libraries trainee group.
The position is full-time, 36.25 hours a week, and attracts a salary of £24,149 per annum (with cost of living rise tbc) and excellent benefits including:
* contributory pension scheme
* free lunch when in College
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* the use of sports facilities
To apply, please complete the two application forms (see Related Documents below) and return them to the HR Department.
The Candidate information pack contains the job description and person specification. Further guidance on filling out the forms and writing an application statement can be found in Tips for applying.
All application forms received by the closing date will be reviewed but applications submitted after this date/time will not be considered. CVs, Cover letters or any additional documentation will not be accepted.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 7 July 2025
Interviews:Monday 14 July 2025
Guidance for applicants:
* Please download and complete both application forms and return to hr@magd.cam.ac.uk. Our postal address is: HR Department, Magdalene College, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AG.
* Please fill in all the sections of the form, there is no need to add a CV.
* At interviewwe may ask to checkproof of qualifications detailed in the job description and proof of your right to work in the UK.
* If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Department on hr@magd.cam.ac.uk, who will be happy to help.
Please note:The College reserves the right to close vacancy applications before any stated closing date.
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