All vacancies within Bodleian Libraries

There are currently 3 vacancies within Bodleian Libraries:

Title	Closes	Salary
Part-time Evening and Weekend Library Assistant	Oct. 24, 2018, noon	Grade 3: £19,202 - £22,017 p.a. (pro rata)
Buying and Merchandising Manager	Oct. 31, 2018, noon	Grade 6: £28,660 - £34,189 p.a.
Library Assistant	Nov. 2, 2018, noon	Grade 2: £17,079 - £19,202 p.a.

Part-time Evening and Weekend Library Assistant

Closes: Oct. 24, 2018, noon; salary: Grade 3: £19,202 - £22,017 p.a. (pro rata)

<div> THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY The Sackler Library is a busy lending and research library, housing the Universitys collections in Archaeology, Ancient History, Egyptology, Assyriology, Classics and Art History. We are looking to recruit a Part-time Library Assistant to join our evening and weekend team. You will be working at the main circulation desk carrying out a full range of reader services transactions including: front line service at the main circulation desk; assisting readers with a range of enquiries and providing support in the use of library resources; the loan, return and re-shelving of books ; opening and closing the library; ensuring building safety and security are maintained; reporting maintenance problems, and shared responsibility for being the first point of contact for weekend Library Assistants. You will have an interest in providing a high level of service to a range of library users, good IT and communication skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to work well as part of a team. Previous experience of working in a library or other customer service setting and of supervising staff is desirable. The role involves lifting, carrying and shelving books, and pushing trolleys. This is a permanent part-time role. You will work an average of 12.75 hours per week (0.35 FTE), on a 3 week cycle, to be agreed with line manager and to fulfil the requirements of the evening and weekend rota. Working pattern will include: Three weekday evening shifts 5.00 - 10.00pm, or One weekday evening shift plus a Saturday 10.40am - 6.10pm (with a 45 minute unpaid break), or One weekday evening shift plus a Sunday 11.40am - 6.10pm. You will be required to upload 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. CVs will not be considered. Only applications received online before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 24 October 2018 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 29 October or 5 November 2018. </div>

Buying and Merchandising Manager

Closes: Oct. 31, 2018, noon; salary: Grade 6: £28,660 - £34,189 p.a.

<div> The Retail Operations department is responsible for generating income and profit for the Bodleian Libraries, through on-site sales in our two shops, online at bodleianshop.co.uk, and through our wholesale and licensing businesses. We are looking for an enthusiastic Buying and Merchandising Manager, helping to shape and manage a unique product offer that help reflect the Bodleians diverse collections. Reporting to the Head of Retail Operations, you will be responsible for the product selection of books and non-bespoke gift lines, the efficient management of retail stock, undertaking sales and KPI analysis, reporting, placing orders and liaising with suppliers. You will also be responsible for the line management and development of the Retail Operations Administrator, Retail Merchandising Administrator and the Wholesale & Ecommerce Assistant. You will have previously worked in a retail buying or merchandising management role, and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the retail buying process. You will also be able to demonstrate team leadership, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a working knowledge of retail stock management and POS systems and be confident in the use of MS Office, especially Excel. Experience of wholesale or brand licensing desirable. Some lifting, carrying and moving of stock may be required. Please note our working environment includes confined spaces and a basement-level stockroom. This is a permanent, full-time post. You will be required to upload 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. CVs will not be considered. Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Wednesday 31 October 2018 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 5 or 12 November 2018. </div>

Library Assistant

Closes: Nov. 2, 2018, noon; salary: Grade 2: £17,079 - £19,202 p.a.

<div> Bodleian Healthcare4 Libraries is looking for a friendly, customer focused Library Assistant for Evening Duty. Duties include; answering enquiries; working on our front line help and reception desks welcoming readers and administering the librarys admission procedures, undertaking circulation tasks (such as issuing items), registering readers and answering basic IT queries. The postholder will staff the library on their own between 5.00 and 7.00pm Monday to Friday, including shutting down the library following local procedures. The post is based at the Cairns Library, John Radcliffe Hospital, but the successful candidate will be expected to work at other Bodleian Health Care Libraries as required. You will have excellent customer services and communication skills, as well as good general IT skills, including use of email, internet and general applications such as Microsoft Office The ability to work as part of a team, and independently is essential. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 2 November 2018. Interviews will be held on Friday 16 November 2018. </div>