Library Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ipswich IP QJ, United Kingdom Birketts Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

About the role:

You will support the Head of Knowledge Management in delivering library services across the firm, ensuring efficient management of physical and digital resources, supplier relationships, and budget oversight. Day to day responsibilities may include:

  • Maintain relationships with library suppliers and publishers
  • Audit and manage stock of physical and digital library resources
  • Update looseleaf encyclopaedias and other reference materials
  • Oversee the library budget to ensure cost-effective resource management
  • Assist with user queries and provide guidance on library systems
  • Support training and induction on library services for new staff

About the candidate:

  • Experience in library or information management
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Familiarity with digital library systems and cataloguing
  • Ability to manage supplier relationships and budgets
  • Attention to detail and commitment to service excellence

Employee benefits:

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
  • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
  • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
  • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
  • Paid CSR Day
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Electric car scheme
  • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
  • Dress for your Day Policy

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 21 – 30 per week

Work Location: In person

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