We’re looking for a Library Shelving Assistant to join our friendly Library Experience team. This is a hands-on role that plays a key part in maintaining the library’s professional image and supporting our students, staff, and visitors.
Working hours are 9am-12.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring that library materials are accurately sorted and re-shelved, study spaces are tidy, and appropriate noise levels are maintained by library users. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and take pride in attention to detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
No library experience is required for this job, but please note that duties are physical in nature so you must be able to push trolleys and lift heavy textbooks.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Katie Mann, at katie.mann@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: 26th August 2025
Interviews will take place on 18th September 2025
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.