Senior Library Assistant - East Grinstead Library
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,892 i £25,289 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4SR. |
| Cwmni: | West Sussex County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CPP01164_1753168109 |
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Do you have great leadership skills?
Do you enjoy the challenge of problem-solving to sustain and improve front-line services?
Does the prospect of making a difference to communities through excellent library services motivate you?
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver better outcomes then this is your opportunity to be a Senior Library Assistant!
Salary: £24,892 to £25,289 per annum and entitlement to Saturday Enhancement for working 7 hours 10 minutes for 1 in 2 Saturdays.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: East Grinstead Library 32-40 West Street East Grinstead, RH19 4SR.
Interview Date: Monday 11 August and Wednesday 13 August 2025
Shift pattern:
Week 1
Monday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Tuesday OFF
Wednesday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Thursday 8:30am to 1:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 8:55am to 5:05pm
Week 2
Monday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Tuesday 8:30am to 1:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday OFF
About the Job
East Grinstead is a contemporary and welcoming library located in the town centre. During good weather conditions, visitors can enjoy the on-site garden. The library also houses a Tourist Information desk.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Library Assistant to join our senior team and support our friendly team of library assistants.
The duties of a Senior Library Assistant are wide ranging across many areas of the library service and include delivering a customer-facing library service and high-quality enquiry service.
You will need to provide information accurately and signpost to other services where necessary. You will be responsible for supervising and supporting Library Assistants and volunteers ensuring that they deliver a high standard of service to our customers.
This is an active position that involves carrying books, pushing trolleys, lifting boxes, and being on your feet for extended periods.
The role may sometimes involve working with challenging members of the public to solve more complex library queries such as dealing with overdue charges.
The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!
About You
It's not just about the books! We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages.
You will be a keen team player, able to work alongside partners and volunteers providing excellent customer service to the whole range of visitors to the library.
Flexibility is key as one moment you may be helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi and download an eBook, the next leading a Baby Rhyme Time session for parents and babies.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Rewards and Benefits
We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex
You will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.
For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CPP01164.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check.
Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
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