Systems Administrator

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

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