The Bodleian Libraries is seeking to appoint a Reader Services Manager to join the Bodleian Library which is the largest and busiest of the Humanities Libraries and is made up of two iconic buildings: the Bodleian Old Library and Radcliffe Camera.
With responsibility for the effective delivery of site-wide day-to-day operations and services of the Reader Services Department you will work constructively and flexibly across the Bodleian site and be part of the management team for section 1 Humanities (Bodleian Library and Vere Harmsworth Library). You will manage the Reader Services Team Leader and through then a team of Library Assistants. You will lead on the popular onsite scanning service Scan and Deliver and help develop services for readers with disabilities.
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.
About you
- You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience).
- You will have substantial experience of working on a service point in a library or information services environment.
- You will have experience of managing and motivating staff and have excellent communication skills.
- With a proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in and across teams.
- Familiarity and experience with Alma and SOLO is desirable.
What We Offer
As an employer, the University of Oxford genuinely cares about employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that they 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
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
The Universities’ staff and students come from all over the world, and they 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 statement as part of your online application. You 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. CVs alone will not be considered.
General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within the Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Wednesday 27 March 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 24 April 2024.