Library and Digital Assistant (Corringham Library)

Job Title: Library and Digital Assistant
Salary:29253- 32736 (Pro-rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade:C Pay Point range 13 18
Contract Type:12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours:20 hours per week

Library workers provide an essential frontline service ensuring that our customers of all ages get the best from their library service. The ability to work under pressure and to adapt within a constantly changing environment is essential.

Why Thurrock

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities with a diverse and growing population of around 160000residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities including Lakeside Shopping Centre country parks forests and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):27th November 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External):7th December 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

Maggie Heslam Library and Hub Area Manager

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