Shelving Assistant

Grade UE02 - £21,978 - £22,134 per annum, pro rata

Information Services Group - Library & University Collection

Part time - 15 hours per week

Open ended (Permanent)

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh is looking for a methodical candidate to accurately sort, transport and re-shelve all circulated library materials in their appropriate locations within the Main Library, providing all users with quick and easy access to the resources they need . This role will retrieve physical items from Main Library collections to support other Library services including Scan & Deliver and Interlibrary Loans services.

Two posts are available part-time (15 hours per week) working year-round and is based fully on campus.

Position One has a working pattern of:
Thursday-Monday 15:00-18:00

Position Two has a working pattern of:
Monday-Friday 08:30-11:30

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy and a methodical, flexible working manner
• Demonstrable ability to recognise and interpret complex alpha-numeric sequences
• Demonstrable ability to work alone and as part of a team

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
  

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note:

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2024

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Interviews are expected to be held in October.