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SalaryA world-class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in a newly created role. We are currently seeking a focused and self-motivated individual to assist with the day-to-day running of the Library and manage the administration of LAMDA’s Academic Board and its sub-committees.
Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs and Research, you will be supporting students and staff in accessing information and Library resources whilst working with Course Leaders and Lead Practitioners to ensure the maintenance of appropriate reading lists and course texts.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of library and student record systems and experience of librarianship and be a collaborative team player with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal and external suppliers.
This is a part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term role for nine months starting as soon as possible. In this role, you will work 14 hours per week (two days per week) from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm plus evening and weekend work as and when necessary.
Application Process
For a full job description, please visit https://www.lamda.ac.uk/about-us/work-us.
We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.
To apply, please provide:
- A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
- Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description; include any practical examples that you may have
- A CV
- A completed equality and diversity monitoring form
To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to the HR Department at recruitment@lamda.ac.uk.
Closing date: 5.00 pm on Sunday 11 February 2024
Interview date: w/c 19 February 2024
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA, and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and other under-represented groups. We are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.
LAMDA Limited, 155 Talgarth Road, London W14 9DA, United Kingdom.
Registered in England No: 364456. Registered Office: as address.
Registered Charity No: 312821.
