Acquisitions Assistant (Books/Serials)

The role supports the Acquisitions Librarian in the acquisition and delivery of library collections and content to Kew staff and all library users. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of processes contributing to the provision of an efficient and effective acquisitions service.

You will be required to provide excellent customer service in the areas of book and serial processing and inter-library loans. You will take responsibility for processing all incoming material for Library & Archives, and for the ordering, receipt and accessioning of new books and serials, including dealing with payments, claims and problems. You will also assist with provision of wider services and collection management.

With experience working in a library or information environment, ideally in a research, special or academic library, our ideal candidate will have experience supporting acquisitions services (book purchasing, serials and/or inter-library loans). You must have experience using finance and/or library management systems and experience of clerical/administrative routines. To be successful in this role you will need good numeracy skills and an aptitude for figures, along with accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical approach.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 11th  & Tuesday 12th  March 2024.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

The salary will be £26,100 - £28,543 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.