Programme Admin Officer, The British Library

Location: Boston Spa

Contract: Fixed Term until 01/07/2027

Hours: Full time (36 hours)

Grade: D

Salary: £23,588 per annum

About the role

The role of Programme Admin Officer is an exciting opportunity to join the team delivering the Programme developing and renewing facilities at the British Library's Boston Spa (Yorkshire) site.

The Programme includes management of the construction, in progress now, of a new, large scale automated low-oxygen storage building for books and periodicals, and a planned refurbishment of existing staff facilities on site.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated and organised individual who will be responsible for providing essential Programme administration. You will work closely with the British Library team of project managers, ensuring key Programme activities are properly co-ordinated, planned, tracked and recorded, and delivering the highest standard of project and programme management administrative support.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary.

• A fantastic pension scheme with minimum employer contributions of 28.97% (this may be higher dependent on grade).

• Flexible working hours, with the ability to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3-month period.

• 25 days holiday.

• Full details of employee benefits can be found on our https://www.bl.uk/careers/ - Careers: Benefits page.

Closing date: 13 April 2025

Interview date: 16 and 17 April 2025

We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. We would like to increase the representation of these groups within The British Library to ensure our workforce is as diverse as the public that we serve. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.