Senior Library Assistant (Inter-Library Loans)

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Salary Grade: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum (actual pro-rata salary £15,655.80 to £17,266.80 per annum)
Closing date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 4 March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19 March 2026

Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic conservatoires, educating musicians to the highest level in an environment that’s creatively stimulating and rich in opportunity. Placed in the Top 5 for music in the QS World University Subject Rankings and rated Gold in all areas of the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework, it is also a vibrant live music venue, offering unparalleled opportunities for students to perform to public audiences and to work alongside professional musicians and visiting artists.

The RNCM’s award-winning Library is looking to recruit to its small, dedicated team a part-time Senior Library Assistant (Inter-Library loans). The main duties for the successful applicant will be managing the RNCM’s Inter-library loan service, staffing the main service point, assisting users with enquiries and helping students with IT and other equipment. An excellent knowledge of classical music (preferably with a formal qualification), good communication, interpersonal and IT skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure, are essential requirements. Experience of working within a library or similar customer-service environment would be advantageous.

For full details regarding this role please view the applicant pack, which can be found in the downloads section.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at [email protected]

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone.  We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.



    Application Form

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    Section 1

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