Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time of 0.315 FTE / 11.5 hours per week.

Salary

Grade 4 starting at 25,733 to 29,179 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Contract Type

Permanent
About the role



As an Assistant Library Officer (Evening & Weekend) you will support the User Experience team with the delivery of a high quality service outside of core-hours.


This includes liaising with service users, Library staff and other teams in relation to their queries and requests and to provide accurate information, advice, and guidance on the range of services and activities available within the Library. You will support wider library work through projects as well as student support and membership enquiries and engage with users on a range of User Experience and Customer Service matters.


You will assess queries and potential issues, advising on solutions and collaborating with relevant teams, as well as develop and maintain effective relationships across the University.



About you



You will have effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and service users.


You will have the ability to work independently and use your initiative to support the effective running of the evening and weekend service.


You will have the skills to manage your own workload and time and support other colleagues as well as use effective written and oral communication skills to provide information and respond to queries.



About our Division



Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility in the UK with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed materials. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University.



As a crucial partner in the University's learning and research agendas, the Library constantly seeks ways to be as closely connected as possible to the changing nature of the work of Schools to contribute fully to the enrichment of the lives of their students and the advancement of their research.



Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.


Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.



Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion



Further Key Information



Please contact Simon.Gower@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.


The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.



The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.


July 20, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Expected Start Date

September 2025 or ASAP

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Not Applicable