Senior Library Assistant

Organisation
University of Brighton
Contact Email
SCONULAccess@brighton.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
University Alliance
FTE staff per library service
60 - 74
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
customer experience
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

The University of Brighton is seeking a Senior Library Assistant who will report to the Customer Services Librarian. The role involves supervising and supporting Library Assistants, Student Helpers and Library Helpers and organizing a range of the more complex services and tasks provided in the library. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, responding to inquiries, assisting with general library induction activities, delivering a range of complex library services, and managing invoices and accounts. The role requires flexibility to travel to and work at other university sites. The ideal candidate should have proactive customer service skills, strong IT skills, and experience in a library or similar setting. The physical demands of the job include the ability to crouch, stand, bend, lift heavy books onto high shelves, and use computers.