Library Assistant

DescriptionOrganisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Hinckley Library Lancaster Road Hinckley LE10 0AT Worker Category: Fixed Location Salary: 25995 - 26409 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours: 16.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025 Interview Date(s): TBCDo you love reading and want to share this passion with others Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service If so why not consider becoming a Library Services Assistant.About the role:As a Library Services Assistant you will work as part of a team responsible for providing a high quality welcoming and efficient library service to all customers. You will support library users to find the information and resources they need assist them to use IT systems shelve and display books and other materials and deliver library events such as IT tasters and sessions for under 5s. You will also be required to promote customer choice and enjoyment in reading and the services digital offer including e-books and online reference resources.About YouTo apply for this post you must:Have an interest in reading learning and culture.Have experience of and an interest in digital technology including an ECDL or ITQ level 2 qualification or equivalent practical experience. Understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver events activities and taster sessions.Have good literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the duties of the role.Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.Have good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.You must also have an understanding of and commitment toequality diversity and inclusion.In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.Charlotte Richards:0or you can contact me by email hereHow to ApplyLeicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus; communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.To apply for this job please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information see the How to Applysection on our career site.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning0(select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: applying for this post you agree to ourTerms and Conditions. Key Skills Administrative Skills,Time Management,Internal Audit,Accounting And Auditing,Leadership skills,Organizational Skill,Accounting & Finance,Business Process Skill,Communication,External Audit,Relationship Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Problem Solving Skills Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 25995 - 26409