The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is looking for a Building and Visitor Services Coordinator (job-share) to maintain the Library’s retail offer, deliver world-class visitor services and support the care of our Grade 1 listed building.
With demonstrable experience of supervising front line staff and services in a retail or museum environment you will take responsibility for a Front of House team, a retail offer with collections at its heart and bring some knowledge or experience of building care.
This exciting and varied job share post includes leading an enthusiastic team and working with colleagues from across The University of Manchester to deliver services in line with Library’s Imagine 2030 vision.
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is part of the University of Manchester Library. We welcome over 250,000 visitors a year who come to visit our shop, enjoy the building, collections and participate in our programmes. The Library is also used by researchers and students, who access collections and use the unique surroundings for study.
The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and increasingly digital) help us to deliver a world-class library and information service for the University of Manchester. While our primary objective is to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of University members, we are also fully committed to widening access to our services to individual researchers, local schools and others in the regional community.
This is a re-advertisement of this position. Previous applicants will be considered and need not re-apply
Hours & Place of Work
Normal working hours are 17.5 hours per week over 3 days to include a Saturday once in every four weeks .
This post is based primarily in the John Rylands Library. However, all Library employees are required to work at any Library site, as necessary.
All Library staff are required to wear a name badge.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dominic Marsh, Curatorial Practices Services Manager
Email: dominic.marsh@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People-od.operations@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
