Library Assistant

Part time, Permanent (8.5 hours per week)

As this is a permanent role, current students are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

The Library Services at Royal Holloway are seeking to appoint a candidate to the role of Extended Hours Library Assistant. Extended hours library assistants are key to continuing delivery of a high standard of library service during weekday evenings and weekends.

The role requires the ability to answer user enquiries in person and online, and to interact successfully with a wide variety of people. You should be able to work as a member of the team while taking personal responsibility for completing your assigned tasks. You will have good IT and social media skills, excellent attention to detail and have experience of working in a customer service environment. 

This role is campus based and the successful candidate will work 2 evenings per week from 16:45 - 21:00, on Wednesday and Thursday.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package and training and development opportunities. 

The University is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities, as these are currently underrepresented.

As part of our commitment, we will be undertaking anonymized shortlisting for this post. Resumes/CVs and personal statements which may compromise this process will not be reviewed.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email removed].

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lauren Spiller, User Experience Coordinator, [email removed].

Please quote the reference: 1026-350

Closing Date: 23:59, 3 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Subject/Team: Professional Services

Salary: £25,940 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance