Library Technical and Digital Support Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the successful and highly regarded library service at Birmingham Newman University as a Library Technical and Digital Support Assistant, supporting the day-to-day delivery of library technical services and digital systems. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure that students, staff and other library users are able to access and use print and electronic resources effectively.

You will be trained to undertake a range of duties in key areas of Library operations, such as acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources, circulation support, income reconciliation, stock management, scanning services, inter-library loans and collating and recording statistics. You will work across all functions supported by the team, but will have your own specific area(s) of responsibility and act as a point of contact for colleagues across the Library.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Katie Mann at k, to discuss the role further.

Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2026

Interviews will take place on 22 October 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including

• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
• pension scheme
• chaplaincy and spiritual care
• library services
• free on-site parking
• discounted travel scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• employee assistance programme
• occupational health and counselling services
• staff development opportunities

Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website:  or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT
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