Salary: Grade 6 – £30,732.50 – £35,022.50 per annum (Inc. LA) Salary is dependent on skills and experience, but appointments are usually made at the lower end of the scale
Location: SOAS Campus, Bloomsbury, London (Successful candidate must be based in the UK – for the duration of their contract)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Library, Learning and Research Service
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced librarian for this varied role in our team of specialist subject and regional librarians. The post holder will support research, teaching and learning and the full collection management lifecycle. Experience of supporting research and teaching in law would be an advantage.
About you
You will need to demonstrate:
- An effective communicator
- Problem solving ability
- Team working skills
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new systems including through independent learning
In return we offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days; a generous employer pension contribution; a number of loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme and financial support for childcare
Further Information
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact David Pearson on [email protected]
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please click the apply button and complete the online application form, including your supporting statement (please note you will not be able to upload a CV.
Closing date: Sunday, 27 March 2022
Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.
Interviews will provisionally be w/c 11 April 2021
‘Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006’
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [email protected]
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
