Graduate Trainee Cambridge, East of England, England
Anglia Ruskin University
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
22197 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
About ARU:
We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.
About the role:
Student & Library Services provide a modern, comprehensive service in support of teaching, learning and research, blending the provision of traditional services with a flexible and innovative approach to service delivery.
Are you a recent graduate wanting experience in a library or information environment? We are offering a planned and supervised library experience at Cambridge, working in the Customer Services team of the University Library. A range of developmental activities will be included in the timetable and visits to other libraries will be possible. There will also be the opportunity to participate in the learning and development offered to all library staff.
We are seeking an individual to fill our Graduate Trainee post at Cambridge from 1 September 2023 – 31st August 2024. This role is intended for graduates wishing to gain a range of experience in library and information work before undertaking a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science so those with a library qualification will not be considered for this post.
Join our Cambridge team answering first line enquiries which include basic IT enquiries. You will be timetabled for frontline enquiry work and customer support which is provided in person, by telephone, and online via email or chat. A proportion of your time will be spent working on stock tasks including checking lists, scanning books and articles, and buying then logging new items of stock as it arrives. You’ll participate in a range of other tasks relating to the circulation of our stock and management of our spaces, as well as other duties and projects on a rotational basis. Training in all tasks will be provided.
With a degree in any discipline you will have experience in a customer service environment, familiarity with libraries, and evidence of successfully working in a team.
Your working week will be 37 hours, working 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. There may be occasional Saturday or evening work to cover Open Days and other events.
Informal enquiries can be made to Shanice Muir, Library Services Adviser, at [email protected]
Find out more about working with us.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
At Anglia Ruskin University, we know diversity enables innovation - which is one of the organisation's core values. We celebrate the diversity of our people, and we recognise that we need an inclusive environment to enable everyone to achieve their true potential. To create this, we have a dedicated EDI Team for staff, and you can read about our EDI work here: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - ARU.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic background candidates who are underrepresented in our student & library services workforce.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
Job Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£22,197
Salary To
£24,144
Location
Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Student & Library Services
Ref No
2380
Closing Date
03/07/2023
