Apprentice Library Assistant

Salary £20,258 Per annum | Full time | 37 hours per week | Fixed Term to 2/11/2026 | Rawtenstall Library |

**International Sponsorship **- this role is **not **open to international sponsorship

£10.50 per hour, temporary 2 year post, 37 hours plus enhancements for weekends. **Pending Pay Award
Do you have a passion for reading and a desire to share this with a wide range of customers If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you

**We are currently recruiting **

A **Library Apprentice **to work at **Rawtenstall Library. **This is a temporary 2 year role, and you will work an average of 37 hours per week which will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota (see attached rota)

**Lancashire Libraries **are a vital service that provide spaces where people can feel safe and secure, where generations of all ages can meet freely in a public place and where learning can be encouraged.

**Lancashire libraries **aim to provide access for everyone to quality resources, knowledgeable and customer-focused staff, and a welcoming library space.

**Your new role **

We are looking for an **enthusiastic **, **customer focussed **and **digitally savvy **individual to work within our team. Our ideal person will be **welcoming **and **friendly **, have a **love for reading **and be passionate about sharing this. You will have **excellent communication and digital skills **, be able to work with **a range of partners and volunteers **and be able to deliver a **customer focused service **.

Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the Library Service and receive appropriate training and support to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective library service. You will work towards gaining the work-based in Library, information and archive services assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in a timely manner.

Sometimes, you will need to work at other locations and the role may involve some lone working.

**What we can offer you **

**Benefits**:You will have access to a local government pension, 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. You will also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, enhancements for working weekend hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and lots more

**Development**:We really support our teams and encourage them to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment - so there'll be options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish - you'll feel valued at work and be part of a team of like-minded people and managers who can provide advice and guidance whilst sharing their experiences and helping you build your own

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer.

For more information about the role, please contact Anna Haywood 01772 537981.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

**Rota
**Job Description and Person Specification