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Library Assistant – £ 28,500 per annum

As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.

In this fulltime role (40 hrs p/w) you will record and process incoming materials and invoices, track missing parts and develop a good working relationship with library suppliers. You will also process items and ready them for binding, carry out some administrative tasks and assist with legal reference queries. You should have previous experience working in a similarly high-profile environment, being discrete and tactful. You will also need good IT skills, the ability to use databases and other computerised systems and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are.

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As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity please send your completed appilication pack to recruitment@middletemple.org.uk or via post to Human Resources Department, The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Ashley Building, Middle Temple Lane, London EC4Y 9BT. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Applications close 27th November 2023. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Tuesday 12th December 2023.