The Bodleian Libraries are currently seeking to appoint a Team Member to join the Security section. The team is essential to the care and security of the Bodleian’s historic buildings and collections and plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
An opportunity to join the Bodleian Library Security Team has arisen, as they continue to require roles in the Weston Library, and maintain presence in the Old Library and Radcliffe Camera. Daily duties will vary considerably to provide customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs.
This is a permanent, part-time post, working 32 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check, due to working with collection items and in restricted areas.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization and beyond, and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be observant with an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English.
You will also be willing to work some antisocial hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The ability to complete repeated tasks and spend significant time standing and walking is also essential.
An industry-recognised security qualification and/or training and experience of security duties, a first aid qualification are desirable.
What They 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 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
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement (or a supporting evidence form using the attached template below) as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 11 March 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 21 March 2024.