Learning Space Senior Library Assistant

This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment for the Library as we embark on the transformation of our services and launch a new strategy. We are looking for inspiring, credible, and authentic team players.

This is an opportunity to join the learning space team responsible for the general building operations of Library spaces. This includes supporting the maintenance of facilities and equipment by reporting faults, and maintaining up to date and accurate data on IT equipment, as well as managing building furnishings, office equipment and supplies. The team supports the procurement of goods and services, as well as ensuring Library spaces are safe in relation to health and safety and routine risk assessments.

The successful candidates will provide support for all Library spaces ensuring facilities are appropriate and accessible. It's an opportunity to support the operational delivery and development of excellent library spaces.

This role will work 18.25hrs, 0.5FTE, all year round. Hours of work are Wednesday 09:00-13:15, Thursday 09:00-17:30, Friday 09:00-16:30

We are looking for outstanding candidates to join our Learning space team in support for the day-to-day provision of Learning Spaces.

You will be customer focused with a strong commitment to the provision of a high-quality learning spaces within a busy customer orientated environment. You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety issues, experience of delivering training, and have good interpersonal skills.

With the ability to work with a diverse range of people. You will be willing to learn, keen to take on new challenges and be able to work in a constantly evolving, busy customer focused environment. You will be highly motivated and enthusiastic.

It has never been a better time to join the University as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and embark on a programme of transformation. To ensure we are ready to embrace our future the University will be developing our physical and digital infrastructure and services to significantly enhance our main Library and to maximise our digital experience.

What we can offer you:

Born in the 60's with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK

• , with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'.


Nestled in the heart of England, the University of Warwick is a gateway to the whole of the country, offering exceptional rail and road links and only 15 mins from Birmingham International airport. With easy access to the vibrant, diverse conurbations of Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester and Oxford or the smaller heritage and arts laden towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth there is something for everyone. You will also have easy access to three areas of outstanding national beauty, the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and Cannock Chase.

Working on campus you will have easy access to facilities such as Warwick Arts Centre, one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, delivering a high quality, engaging, and diverse programme of performing and visual arts, concerts, films, festivals, education and learning activities, and special events - all presented in world-class venues and spaces.

In addition, our world-class Sports and Wellbeing Hub opened in 2019. The hub houses a modern 230 station gym, a 25m 12-lane swimming pool, over 100 fitness classes and a 706sqm climbing wall.

Our campus also has huge amounts of green space to enjoy, including lakes, woodland and open fields.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to flexible working to help your work/life balance.

About the University

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK
• , with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024