Peak Time Assistant

Grade 2-pro rata (approx salary 4537 - 4732 per annum )

We are looking for highly organised and self-motivated candidates who have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and who enjoy a challenge!

No two days are the same in our libraries and as a Peak Time Assistant you will be responsible for managing enquiries from library members and visitors in person and on the phone assisting with digital access and the processing shelving and promoting of our stock. You will assist with weekly events and activities including singing rhymes and reading stories with our youngest members at Baby Bounce and Story Time sessions.

You will be timetabled to work on Saturday but flexibility is required to help cover any gaps in the service.

We welcome all and all are welcome! Our libraries are bustling hubs of activity whether it be sounds of songs in the air from our Baby Bounce sessions to the delightful hum of children practising their reading at our Reading Buddies sessions. There is something for everyone; space for studying sharing poetry researching family history childrens activities and craft sessions reading groups In Stitches Games club and much more!

So if you think you have what it takes you are up for the challenge and you can evidence how you meet the JD requirements apply now!

For an informal discussion about the post please contact @

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26/01/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed

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Additional Information

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The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you have any enquiries or you would like to discuss the role please contact Amy Young on or email @

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.