Senior Electronic Resource Assistant

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 170626, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

About the role

The Bodleian Libraries is seeking to recruit a Senior Electronic Resource Assistant.

You will regularly be providing advice on queries on invoice processing and payments to colleagues within the Bodleian Libraries. You will have regular contact with the Bodleian Accounts Department, Central Finance (Payments/Purchasing) to answer queries related to Oracle Financials and ILS / Alma export. You will maintain good working relationships with key suppliers, Bodleian Accounts and the University's Central Finance teams to be proactive in resolving issues in particular with respect to issues over invoice payments and queries.

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 21.9 hours per week.

About you

You will have a good understanding of spreadsheets for data entry, especially Excel.

You will have a good understanding of financial/accounting processes and exceptional numeracy skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a larger acquisitions team and in response to a range of enquirers is also essential.

Previous library experience is desirable.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template (or a supporting statement) as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Angela Arnold, Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Wednesday 3 April 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 12 April 2024.