Library Assistant (Part time 0.6 FTE)
We are looking for a confident, proactive individual who enjoys teamwork and has some experience of working in a library or is interested in pursuing a career as a librarian to join our Collections team as a part-time Library Assistant.
Experience of working in a customer-facing office environment is highly desirable. An interest in geography and cartography would be advantageous.
The Library Assistant will be line managed by the Principal Librarian, and work closely with other members of the Collections team, which includes the Deputy Librarian, the Cartographical Collections Manager, the Assistant Librarian - Archives and Periodicals, and the Assistant Librarian - Photographs and Artworks.
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Closing date: 9.30am on 22 September.
Salary and contract details
This is a permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.
The salary range for this post is £26,035-£26,675 per annum, £15,621-£16,005 pro rata depending on experience and qualifications.
The post is based in South Kensington, London.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- Full time working week of 35-hours with core working hours between 10.00am-4.00pm. This is pro-rated to part time hours for this role at 21 hours per week.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
How to apply
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
To apply please email HR@rgs.org with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria, along with the monitoring form.
Applications must be received by 9.30am on 22 September.
Interviews are planned to take place on 29 September.
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