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Assistant Finance and Planning Business Partner

The British Library
Boston Spa Part-time
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Contractual hours
21\.6

Basis
Part time

Job category/type
Finance

Date posted
04/06/2026

Job reference
R00001325


Location: Boston Spa Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time (21\.6 hours) Grade: B Salary (FTE 1\): £32,619 per annum Actual salary (FTE 0\.6\) : £19,571 per annum *This is the starting salary for this role, unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary, in which case this may be reviewed.* About the role

The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our commercial income. We are looking for an assistant finance business partner to put finance at the heart of decision making, providing advice, analysis and support to stakeholders on operational decisions. This will include oversight, guidance and challenge to budget holders, as well as input and expert advice on business cases.

The role will ensure the business understands and delivers against risk management, finance policies and performance KPIs through agreed change initiatives and operational areas.

To support you in becoming fully AAT or CCAB qualified, we offer time off (in additional to annual leave) and financial support for study and exams.

For further information about the role, please refer to the Job Profile. About us

We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. What we can offer you

  • 25 days’ holiday plus 2\.5 privilege days.

  • Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.

  • Flexible working arrangements, including flexi\-time.

  • Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits
Things you need to know* We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.
  • Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).

  • Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.

  • We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. 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.
Closing date: 23:59 on 12 July 2026 If you have any questions, please contact: BL\-Recruitment@bl.uk

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