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(x3 positions) Salary:£24,000 - £28,000 per annumEmployment type:Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Hours per week:37 Reporting into:Senior Librarian Department:Learning Success Hub The role can be based in one of Arden’s centres (Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester) or as an agile working position with occasional travel to one of our centres. You must therefore be located within commutable distance to an Arden campus. About Arden University :We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department :At Arden University, we’re dedicated to providing students with everything they need to excel in their studies—all in one place! Our Library & Learning Success Hub is a dynamic, 24/7 support service designed to help students thrive academically and achieve their goals. · Library Portal – Instant, round-the-clock access to a vast digital library packed with essential academic resources · Academic Skills Support – Engaging workshops and one-to-one sessions covering writing, referencing, research, maths, and more. · English Language Hub – Tailored courses and resources for students studying in English as an additional language About the Role:We are currently recruiting for x3 temporary Content and Acquisition Assistants for a 12-month project, as part of the university’s Access and Participation Plan, to improve students' access to embedded library resources across a range of subjects and online learning material. Working as part of a wider team of Assistant Librarians and Content and Acquisitions Assistants, you will carry out a range of specialist administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of Arden’s Library Service, which will include: Identifying and locating Library resources for current programmes Maintenance of embedded Library resources and documentation Acquisitions of new resources Maintenance and updates to a range of Library systems About You:You will need proven experience of working with: Library management systems Discovery tools Online reading list systems Library procurement tools You will also have experience of: Working with academic referencing systems such as Harvard, APA, and OSCOLA. Finding and retrieving items such as eBooks, journals and articles. We are looking for colleagues who are highly motivated, with good levels of IT literacy, and experience of handling large amounts of data. You will need: Excellent attention to detail Good planning, organisational and time management skills The ability to work to deadlines within the scope of projects and workflows. Why Arden:At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles) Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values:Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness,reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. Closing Date:Tuesday 22 of April We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer tothe guidance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship statement:Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.#J-18808-Ljbffr