Overview
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and customer-focused individual to this key frontline team in the University Library. The post-holder will work in the Main Library Helpdesk, St Mary’s College Library and the JF Allen Library.
Responsibilities
* You will be motivated, have excellent customer skills and will relish the challenges of working in a very active student environment.
* Team working abilities, flexibility and IT skills are major requirements for this post.
Qualifications
* You should be educated to at least Scottish Higher level. Previous experience of working in a library or a customer service role is essential.
Benefits
* Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
* Financial contribution to relocation
* Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
* A range of family friendly policies
* Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
* Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
* Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
* A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Details
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 13.00-17.00, 20 hours per week, all year round
Salary: £23,751 per annum, pro rata
Part Time: 20 Hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Libraries & Museums
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
Interview Date: 25 September 2025
Please quote ref: CG1242LS
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Valerie Dickson, email: vd5@st-andrews.ac.uk
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
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