Acquisitions & Reading Lists Assistant

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Two roles available

Grade 4 (£22,681 - £25,138 p.a.) Depending on experience

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

The Acquisitions and Reading Lists Team is based within Access and Acquisitions and provides support for the management of reading lists and the acquisition of print and electronic materials. Team members liaise with academics to ensure reading lists are submitted and that requested materials are acquired and made available.

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to join our team. You will be committed to excellent customer service and you will understand the need to meet deadlines and peaks in workflow without compromising standards. You will have excellent IT and communication skills in order to work with a wide range of data and people. We offer key services which means we have to be flexible and responsive, reacting positively to new initiatives.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Isabel Archer, Access & Acquisitions Manager: Acquisitions & Reading Lists

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  Library
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 4
Salary:  £22,681 to £25,138 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Wednesday 24 January 2024
Closing Date:  Wednesday 07 February 2024
Interview Date:  Thursday 22 February 2024
Reference:  CSLIB1409
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