Collections Development Assistant

Organisation
University of Southampton
Contact Email
pjcm@soton.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
Russell Group
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
Starting salary
£20,000 to £24,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary

Collections Development Assistant: The role requires assisting in providing access to library stock, facilities, and equipment, processing used stock, newly acquired and requested items, and maintaining stock quality. Other responsibilities include user support, responding to inquiries, and maintaining relevant knowledge of equipment and software.

Applicants should have a skill level equivalent to achievement of NVQ2, GCSE or City and Guilds, with relevant work experience. Good communication, planning, and organizing skills are essential. Experience in a service role and familiarity with digital systems is a plus. The job requires occasional manual handling within health and safety guidelines. The role may require occasional work outside of normal hours or at a different campus location.