University of Cambridge
Senior Library and Information Assistant [2-year FTC Cover]
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Cambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real-world impact to transform individuals, organisations, and society. Since 1990, Cambridge Judge has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.
Information & Library Services (I&LS) Department
The Information & Library Services (I&LS) department offers an exemplary and well-regarded service to members of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and the wider University of Cambridge community. As well as traditional library lending services, the team engages in regular classroom teaching and student project support to meet the demanding needs of high-fee-paying users, as well as a whole raft of other innovative services.
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Role Description
The role-holder is one of three front-line staff members who divide their time between answering user enquiries, maintaining the printed and electronic collections, contributing to user education initiatives/training sessions, and developing expertise in the use of a wide range of business databases and business information in general.
Ideal Role Holder Skills
- A strong customer-focused attitude.
- A willingness to adapt and respond creatively to situations as they arise.
- A good general education, at least to A-level standard.
- Experience working in a library or a similar customer-focused environment.
- A keen user of social media channels.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of standard Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to perform routine tasks accurately.
- Good written communication skills.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
Application Process
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This post is fixed term for 2 years, and applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on a secondment basis from their current role in the University.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 October 2026, and interviews will be held between 19 and 21 October 2026.
Contact Information
Informal queries may be directed to the HR team at hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk, and the line manager is happy to have informal discussions with candidates.
Please quote reference NS51110 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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