Job Description

About the role

Bodleian Libraries are seeking to appoint a Reader Services Manager to join the Weston Library, the home of the Bodleian's special collections of manuscripts and archives, rare books, printed ephemera, maps, music and digitised collections.

With responsibility for the effective delivery of the day-to-day operations and services of Weston Library Reader Services, you will work constructively and flexibly within the Reader Services team and with other colleagues in the Department of Special Collections. You will manage a team of Library Assistants and help develop services for readers.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to the daily handling of priceless, fragile and sensitive library collection items.

About you

You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience). You will have substantial experience of working on a service point in a library or information services environment. You will have experience of managing and motivating staff and have excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in and across teams.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we 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

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we 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.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your

CV and a supporting statement

as part of your online application. You 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.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will Stephen Hebron, Head of Weston Library Reader Services, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ( stephen.hebron@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ( recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 28 July 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 21 August 2025 in person.