Systems Administrator

For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity and ideas.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters.

Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word.

We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.

About the role We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our small, dedicated IT team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for: Developing, installing, and maintaining company-wide systems Maintenance of the Librarys internal and cloud based systems Network administration: monitoring systems on a day-to-day basis, updating systems when necessary Providing 2nd/3rd level technical support to the IT Assistant and responding to security threats and network security Working with internal stakeholders, service providers, and external partners for both day-to-day operations and digital transformation projects About You You are an enthusiastic professional with: A formal qualification, preferably in an Information Technology subject Experience of maintaining a variety of complex IT systems in an academic library or membership organisation Experience of evaluating and commissioning computer hardware Ability to work with absolute discretion, tact and confidentiality First-rate general IT skills (Windows, MS Office, email, internet), and proven ability to problem-solve IT problems Proven ability to learn new systems quickly Excellent communication skills, both one-to-one and with groups Proven ability to organise own work and use time effectively Proven ability to deliver project deliverables to time, cost and quality Personal attributes include: Ability to think beyond existing practices to identify and implement potential improvements Presentation of a positive and professional image at all times Ability to work accurately, methodically, and successfully to deadlines Tact, diplomacy, and flexibility Patience, resilience, and a good-humoured approach to problem-solving Why Join Us? The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity.

Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you have the expertise to deliver a great IT experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173