Collections Officer – Cg1227Mxrh

This is an exciting time to join the University of St Andrews Libraries & Museums as a Collections Officer.  The Unit is currently at the planning stages of an ambitious development of its digital services, beginning with a procurement of a new Library Management System. The post holder will take an active part in the development of this project, focusing on collections management services, for example Click & Collect.   We are seeking to appoint an organised, highly methodical Team Lead to ensure the effective day-to day management of the Library Collections Management Team, including the active management of the physical Library collections and ongoing review of accepted donations.   With a good general education, the successful candidate will have experience of working in a library environment in a supervisory capacity, an understanding of the value of data to support effective decision making and a commitment to excellent customer service to ensure effective access and use of resources.   This is a fixed-term maternity cover post for the period until 27/10/2024. Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Helen Faulds, email: hf10@st-andrews.ac.uk. Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including: Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions  A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.     Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/. This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units. Closing Date: 24th January 2024    Interview Date: 5th February 2024  Please quote ref: CG1227MXRH Further Particulars: CG1227MXRH FP's.doc