Library Assistant
Salary: £25,300 pro rata
Hours: 12 hours per week (2x6 hour shifts)
Contract type: permanent
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in theatre and preferably a recognised professional or academic qualification in librarianship or relevant experience.
Duties will include: cataloguing using Dewey Decimal classification and Heritage Cirqa Library system software, shelving, organisation of new titles, up-keep of resources and circulation control. You will be assisting and advising students in their research, sourcing study materials, dealing with public enquiries and requests from external readers and staff. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is also essential.
You will sometimes be responsible for opening and closing the library at start and end of shift, working on your own with minimal supervision and reporting to the Library Manager.
Shifts will be flexible but would usually be 1pm-7pm or 9am–3pm, Weds, Thurs or Friday. There will be the possibility of extra shifts throughout the week.
About us
Founded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. RADA training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to RADA.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian or Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as D/deaf and Disabled as these groups are underrepresented within the RADA staff body.
We are taking positive action by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self-identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self-identifies as D/deaf or disabled, and has professional experience in a leadership role, either at a conservatoire, in Higher Education or in industry.
If you require any support to be able to take part in the interview process, please let us know when you apply, and we will ensure our interview process is accessible for you.
How to apply
In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and describes the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.
Please email your application to apply here
Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 30 May 2023
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 15 June 2023
Start Date: July 2023
If you have any questions please contact:
Vinodini Krishnan
HR Administrator
hrapplications@rada.ac.uk
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is dedicated to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves.