Library and Information Assistant Apprentice

Library and Information Assistant Apprentice

Apply for the Library and Information Assistant Apprentice role at UKRI India – an apprenticeship within the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) library services.

• Contract Type:
  Fixed‑Term, 24 months
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time, 37 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX
• Closing Date:
  Sunday, 2nd February 2026
• Interview Date:
  Feb 2026 / Mar 2026
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)

• Support the marketing and promotion of services and resources (preparing and updating guidance documents, intranet pages, display screens)
• Contribute to the submission of materials into the publication and data repositories, updating metadata and quality checking of records
• Act as the first point of contact for a range of services, including time on the library enquiry desk and triaging complex enquiries to the relevant team members
• Participate in service development through active engagement in team meetings and liaising with library users

• Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant (LIAS)
• Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant – Skills England

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (Grade 4/C or above)
• Basic awareness of health and safety
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn in the workplace and through formal training
• Interest in working in a scientific library and information environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with colleagues at all organisational levels
• Attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions
• Self‑motivated with experience in managing time and priorities

• Further academic qualifications (e.g. A levels, BTEC or undergraduate degree)
• Experience of using tools to find information (catalogues, databases, web resources)

• You must evidence passes at 9‑4 or A*‑C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• Residency eligibility criteria must be met (please check your eligibility)
• The training provider will ask you to complete an initial assessment during the application process
• By applying, you give permission for your details to be shared with the relevant training provider

• Salary increases annually throughout the apprenticeship
• 30 days holiday (plus 10½ bank holidays and additional privileged days)
• Flexible working hours
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Accessible public transport links and free parking
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Submit an online application with a CV and a cover letter that addresses how you meet each essential criterion and explains your motivation for UKRI and the role. Include the job reference number in the filename of each document. Note that failure to address the criteria or to submit a cover letter may result in the application not being considered.

Applications will be assessed in shortlisting and interview stages. The vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

UKRI believes everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect and to have equal opportunities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities.

UKRI brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK to support and develop research and innovation across the UK.