Librarian
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £31,022 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3260 |
Summary
As a librarian, you would play a key role in supporting the community by helping users access books, digital resources, and information services, while actively promoting literacy and lifelong learning through events and outreach. You would also be responsible for managing library collections, assisting with digital technology, and supporting access to Council services.
We are seeking a motivated and community-focused Librarian to join our team at Crewe Library. This 13.25-hour post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting residents in accessing information, resources, and services that promote learning, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service to library users of all ages
• Support access to books, digital resources, and Council services
• Promote literacy and lifelong learning through events, outreach, and partnerships
• Manage and maintain library collections and resources
• Assist users with digital technology and information literacy
• Contribute to the development of library programmes and initiatives
The ideal candidate will be passionate about libraries and community engagement, with strong communication and organisational skills. Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a library or similar public service environment and be confident using digital tools while supporting others in their use. Flexibility is key, as the role will require working alternate Saturday mornings. For more information about the position contact Tom Appleby or John Warburton on 01270 375295 or tom.appleby@cheshireeast.gov.uk
The 13.25-hour post would be worked over a two-week timetable:
Week 1
Mon 1.15 – 6.00pm
Fri 2.00 – 6.00pm
Sat 8.45 – 1.00pm
Week 2
Mon 11.00 – 6.00pm
Wed 10.30 – 6.00pm
Average of 13.25 hours per week.
We are seeking a motivated and community-focused Librarian to join our team at Crewe Library. This 13.25-hour post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting residents in accessing information, resources, and services that promote learning, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service to library users of all ages
• Support access to books, digital resources, and Council services
• Promote literacy and lifelong learning through events, outreach, and partnerships
• Manage and maintain library collections and resources
• Assist users with digital technology and information literacy
• Contribute to the development of library programmes and initiatives
The ideal candidate will be passionate about libraries and community engagement, with strong communication and organisational skills. Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a library or similar public service environment and be confident using digital tools while supporting others in their use. Flexibility is key, as the role will require working alternate Saturday mornings. For more information about the position contact Tom Appleby or John Warburton on 01270 375295 or tom.appleby@cheshireeast.gov.uk
The 13.25-hour post would be worked over a two-week timetable:
Week 1
Mon 1.15 – 6.00pm
Fri 2.00 – 6.00pm
Sat 8.45 – 1.00pm
Week 2
Mon 11.00 – 6.00pm
Wed 10.30 – 6.00pm
Average of 13.25 hours per week.