Saturday Library Assistant

7 days ago

Peacehaven, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Job Description Do you have a passion for customer service and a keenness to learn about our libraries? If so, we would like to hear from you The modern library is more than an opportunity to borrow a free book. We are open to all members of the community, who visit our libraries with a wide range of needs such as getting online, job‑seeking, health and well‑being, and national and local information. We also work in partnership with a number of different organisations, some based in our buildings and others visiting to hold sessions. Responsibilities As a Library Assistant, your duties will include staffing the customer counter, answering a wide range of enquiries, and maintaining our service provision. You will perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, issuing items to customers, cash handling, and organising files. You will also be required to support library events, such as children’s events over the summer, and weekly events, such as Rhymetimes and Storytimes. Key to the Library Assistant role is being able to signpost people to what they are seeking. Knowledge and experience of working in a library is not essential as full training will be provided. The ability to be flexible is essential, as you will be required to work at other libraries in East Sussex, for which travel costs from your base are covered. Candidate Requirements Have customer service and communication skills Have ICT skills and an interest in further development Work well in a team Are self‑motivated Can undertake manual handling tasks Are willing to learn and undertake training as required Work rota: Saturdays: 9:30am - 4pm How to Apply To apply for the role, please click the apply now button and upload your CV with a cover letter. We will be using your cover letter to shortlist, so please be sure to address how you meet all of the essential criteria listed in the job description. You may draw upon any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests to do so. Your cover letter should be no more than 2000 words long and must also describe how you would travel to other libraries when required. These will primarily be in Lewes, Newhaven, and Seaford. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. In‑person interviews will be held at Peacehaven Library within 3 weeks of the closing date. For an informal discussion, please contact Emily Warwick, Assistant Library Manager on 07786 171424. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. Benefits We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. About Us Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part‑time or term‑time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Other Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr

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