Special Collections Receptionist

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
archives and special collections
customer experience
business and/or management support
Starting salary
£20,000 to £24,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

This job description is for a Special Collections Receptionist who is responsible for delivering Archives and Rare Books searchroom services to readers, contributing to the Archive listing projects, providing support services for Special Collections, and providing administrative support for the effective operation of the Special Collections. This role also requires occasional work outside normal working hours. Qualifications needed include reception experience, knowledge of digital systems, and GCSE or equivalent in English and maths. The post holder will work in a secure environment and is expected to engage in training and development opportunities.