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All vacancies within Bodleian Libraries
There are currently 5 vacancies within Bodleian Libraries:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies) | June 16, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Security Team Member | June 23, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 2: £25,381 - £26,400 per annum |
| Archives Assistant - 2 posts | June 24, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 (per annum) |
| Academic Services Librarian | July 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum |
| Book Repair Technician | July 9, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum |
Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies)
Closes: June 16, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The East Asia Section of the Bodleian Libraries is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated and creative individual to work as the Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies), supporting world class research and teaching in Chinese and Korean Studies for Social Sciences and the Humanities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will develop electronic and print collections in your area/s of responsibility, subject to budgetary constraint, and manage and maintain online research guides and channels of communication. You will liaise with and provide research support (provision of advice, assistance and training) for the students and staff in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the School of Global and Area Studies, promote information and digital literacies, and develop, manage and interpret the Library’s Chinese and Korean Studies collections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have day-to-day oversight of the KB Chen China Centre Library, in liaison with the Head of the East Asia Section, and you will line-manage a small team in delivery of high-quality frontline services to the University and external readers. As a key member of the East Asia Section management team, you will initiate and implement ongoing development of the services and collections in the East Asia Section, including information and digital literacies, open access scholarship, review of lending policies, staff training and development, as well as other areas of strategic importance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Due to the nature of duties involved, the post doesn’t support remote or home working.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have excellent knowledge of Chinese language (written and spoken) and literature, ability to read classical Chinese, a working knowledge of Korean language and experience of print and electronic resources for the academic study of Chinese and Korean, with genuine enthusiasm for the discipline.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Practical experience of library work or other information support at a relevant level within an academic (or similar) environment is also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have an in-depth understanding of researcher and student information needs, and of the activities, discourse, approaches and scholarly communication patterns in the relevant academic disciplines.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A professional library qualification is desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and a supporting statement</strong> as part of your online application. Your 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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 be Mamtimyn Sunuodula, Head of East Asian Section, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (Mamtimyn.Sunuodula@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).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 16 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 1 July 2025.</div> </div>Security Team Member
Closes: June 23, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 2: £25,381 - £26,400 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 178898, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Bodleian Libraries are currently seeking to appoint a dedicated Security Team Member to join the Security team. Our team is essential to the care and security of our historic buildings and collections and plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations in the Weston Library, Old Bodleian Library, and Radcliffe Camera.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Daily duties will vary considerably to provide our customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to safety-critical work, including responding to emergency situations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization and beyond and the ability to work as part of a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be observant with an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will also be willing to work some antisocial hours, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The ability to complete repeated tasks and spend significant time standing and walking is also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An industry-recognized security qualification and/or training and experience of security duties and a first aid qualification are desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and the attached supporting evidence form</strong> as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description - please explain how you meet each one. Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form <strong>will not</strong> be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Chair of this recruitment panel will be David Freeman, Security and Facilities manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:david.freeman@bodleian.ox.ac.uk">david.freeman@bodleian.ox.ac.uk</a>). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 23 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 2 July 2025.</div> </div>Archives Assistant - 2 posts
Closes: June 24, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 (per annum)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Archives and Modern Manuscripts section is part of the department of Special Collections within the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford. We are currently looking for two Archives Assistants to join the team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the administration, arrangement and description of the Libraries' Archives and Modern Manuscripts as part of a team of collections support staff. One of these roles will focus particularly on the archive of the Conservative Party.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>There are two positions available:</div><br> <ul><br> <li><strong>Archives Assistant</strong> – full-time (36.5 hours per week), permanent</li><br> <li><strong>Archives Assistant (Archive of the Conservative Party)</strong> – full-time (36.5 hours per week), fixed-term for four years</li><br> </ul><br> <div>Job Descriptions for both can be found below. <strong>Please indicate your preference of either or both roles on the supporting evidence form attached.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A considerable part of your work will take place in collection storage areas and involves lifting and moving collection material, by hand and using trolleys, kickstools and lifts and working with allergens, for example reporting outbreaks of mould spores. You will also undertake archive preservation tasks, such as repackaging (including measuring for custom boxes and making up flat pack archive boxes), barcoding, labelling, removal of harmful fasteners and create, update and maintain accurate collection inventories and collections metadata. Driving on University business and some lone working may be required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 work involving handling highly valuable items. This position will also be subject to a satisfactory driving licence check. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a good general level of education. The ability to work with care, accuracy and attention to detail is important, as is being able to organise work effectively, manage priorities and meet deadlines. You will possess good all-round IT skills, including experience of working with spreadsheets or databases and other Microsoft, or equivalent, applications. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. You will be able to lift, carry and move collection material safely.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div>•       An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•       38 days of annual leave</div><br> <div>•       A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•       Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•       Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits"><strong>https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</strong></a> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 be Jeremy McIlwaine, Senior Archivist, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (jeremy.mcilwaine@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).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Tuesday 24 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on either Wednesday 16 or Thursday 17 July 2025.</div> </div>Academic Services Librarian
Closes: July 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Services Librarian to join the Bodleian Law Library at the University of Oxford. Together with the Faculty of Law, the Bodleian Law Library is situated in the St Cross Building on Manor Road. It is one of the largest libraries in the University and one of the leading academic law libraries in the UK.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will lead the Law Library’s Academic Services team consisting of 18 staff, 10 of whom work outside core opening hours. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the library. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver training to law students particularly at the start of each academic year.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. The regular working pattern is Monday to Friday between 8:45 and 17:15. Assistance with evening duties between 17:00 and 19:00 will occasionally be required. Some bank holiday working is essential. This is an onsite-only post.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be a qualified and experienced law librarian with a good knowledge of legal resources. A proven track record of managing staff and leading a team is essential. You must also be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues. You should have excellent written and oral communication skills and have experience of delivering training. Good organisational and project management skills are required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>The University offers a generous pension scheme. Annual leave is 38 days per year including bank holidays and University fixed closure days; there is an option to buy additional leave. More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will benefit from the Bodleian Law Library’s institutional membership of the British & Irish Association of Law Librarians (BIALL) and EU Databases User Group (EUDUG).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your 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. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 be Helen Garner, Bodleian Law Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:helen.garner@bodleian.ox.ac.uk">helen.garner@bodleian.ox.ac.uk</a>). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on 2nd July 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 28th July 2025.</div> </div>Book Repair Technician
Closes: July 9, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Want to help maintain and preserve library collections behind the scenes?</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in preserving and maintaining the library’s modern collections, helping to ensure they remain accessible to all users now and in the future. Working under the guidance of the Book Conservator, you will carry out book repair and rebinding to a high standard. You will also contribute to the wider work of the Library through activities such as exhibitions, outreach, and sharing your knowledge with others.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in a supportive environment, with training provided as needed.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 working with Special Collections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be someone who takes pride in careful, hands-on work and is keen to learn new skills. You will have good attention to detail and be able to follow guidance accurately. You will be comfortable managing your own workload and contributing to a collaborative team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have good communication skills, with the confidence to share your knowledge and support others. You will be digitally literate and open to learning new systems. An interest in the care and repair of books or cultural collections is important, and we welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div>•         An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•         38 days of annual leave</div><br> <div>•         A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•         Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•         Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form 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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 be Kirstin Norwood-Williams, Book Conservator, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (kirstin.norwood-williams@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).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 9 July 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 21 July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please note that the interview process consists of a verbal part and a practical test. During the verbal interview, you will be asked to show evidence of manual dexterity—this could be a piece of artwork, knitting, a DIY project, or other crafts. If you cannot bring the physical item, photographs are welcome. If you unsure what would be suitable, please contact us.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>