SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the University which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges. About the Department As the UK’s National Research Library for Africa and Asia, SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East and holds a unique collection of print and online materials relating to Africa and Asia, including significant special and heritage collections. The library attracts scholars from all over the world to consult its holdings and further their research. It houses over 1.3 million volumes at the SOAS campus in central London, together with a major collection of archives, manuscripts, rare books and special collections, an expanding Digital Library and a growing network of electronic resources. SOAS library is one of only five National Research Libraries in the UK. About the Role Our team of Reader Assistants at SOAS Library cover evening shifts to 11.30pm and weekends. The Reader Assistants provide excellent customer service and support the effective delivery of Library services to researchers, students and visitors. We are looking for someone with a customer service focus, excellent attention to detail as well as a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. In return we offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days (pro rata); a generous employer pension contribution; several loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme and financial support for childcare. You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website. How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025 Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered. Interviews will provisionally be Wednesday 15th January 2025 Further information For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Amma Poku, on ap101soas.ac.uk If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact HR Contact Form | SOAS. 'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract. For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice. We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.