Casual Library Assistant

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Birstall Library Wanlip Lane Birstall LE4 4JU

Salary: 13.46 per hour (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Casual

Closing Date: 11th June 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Do 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 You

To 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.

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Jessica Mackenzie - Library Supervisor

Email:

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement 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.

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