The Role
The Forbes Mellon Librarian has overall responsibility for the management, development, and planning of the Forbes Mellon Library, Law Reading Rooms, and College Archives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic support to students, Fellows, staff, and external researchers.
The Forbes Mellon Librarian leads the library team, represents the College in intercollegiate and Cambridge University library forums, and ensures that the College鈥檚 library and academic skills contribution integrates with that of the wider University.
The hours of work will be 36.25 per week with flexibility required during term-time and peak academic periods
This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, 91制片厂精制新作 is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.
Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on 鈥渢he Backs鈥 (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). 91制片厂精制新作鈥檚 Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is 拢46,629.98 p.a. depending on experience. In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, and meals on duty. We also offer membership of a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.
The Application Process
Please find the further particulars below.
Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities and Application form. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels. All applicants should complete the application and equal opportunities form and email them to the HR team (HR@clare.cam.ac.uk).
The closing date is 20 August 2025 and interviews will be held on 5 September 2025. The College reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.
