PLEASE NOTE: This is an internal advert and is open to current Oxford Brookes University staff only.
Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”
Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.
In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.
The role
Based at our Headington campus and reporting to the Acquisitions and Collections Manager, the postholder will carry out a range of duties, including ordering and processing books and ebooks, checking reading lists, making digital scans to support students with their learning, processing interlibrary loans and responding to enquiries from Library staff, academics and students.
About the team
You will be working in Acquisitions and Collections, which sits within the Content and Collections area of the Directorate of Learning Resources. It is a busy team covering a wide range of tasks to support learning, teaching and research at Oxford Brookes, with a focus on selecting and purchasing books, journals and other materials in print and digital formats. You will also work with other colleagues from Document Delivery and Licensing and Subscriptions, assisting with a variety of activities relating to journal acquisitions, interlibrary loans and scanning services.
What will I be doing?
As a Library Assistant in Content and Collections, you will
● Process orders for library resources in line with defined budgets
● Assist with reviewing and updating course/module reading lists
● Assist with the receipting and processing of books and journals
● Support the delivery of the Library’s scanning services
● Support the Interlibrary Loans service by processing incoming and outgoing materials
● Respond to enquiries relating to content and collections from Library staff and users.
What skills do I need?
● Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
● Experience of working in an office or administrative environment
● Experience working as part of a team
● Ability to communicate logically
● Ability to generate ideas to improve ways of working - using a clear brief to improve something that already exists.
● Ability to set own goals, prioritise tasks,
● Well-developed IT skills
● Able to undertake moderately physical work e.g. manual handling of library materials and shelving.
About the location
Based at our Headington campus, you’ll experience the vibrant campus atmosphere and benefit from our modern office environment. The campus is one mile from the centre of Oxford and is served by regular public transport.
This role is hybrid with the expectation that postholder will typically work 1 day a week at home and the rest on campus, with flexibility based on directorate needs.
Benefits
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).
We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.
We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.
We prioritise the well-being of our employees—both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team
In addition, all employees have access to:
● Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities
● Brookes on-site Nursery.
● Discounted travel options
● TOTUM card discount scheme
● Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)
● Training and development opportunities
● Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting out of the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
Applying:
To apply, please complete our online application form by clicking the “Apply for Job” button below. In the “Supporting Documents” section, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification.