Library Service Administrator

Closing date:

27 October 2026

Interviews:

9 November 2026

Salary:

£25,878 – £27,319 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Full/Part time:

Part-time / Permanent

Hours per week

0.4 fte (14.8 hours per week)

Overview

Job Description

Benefits of working here

Certifications

We are seeking to recruit a Library Services Administrator to undertake a range of administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the Library and the provision of access to library resources for students and staff.

This post is primarily based within the library office and involves carrying out routine administrative duties in support of meetings, training sessions, visits and projects. The role also includes financial reconciliation tasks, maintaining office supplies and collecting and updating statistical information as required.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out administrative work accurately with meticulous attention to detail and respond to changing priorities when necessary. Essential requirements include previous administrative experience, organisational and time-management skills, the ability to use standard desktop software and cloud-based applications such as Office 365, and the ability to communicate with colleagues, suppliers and other contacts in the course of normal duties.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Chantelle Wilcox at [email protected], to discuss the role further.

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities.

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