Library Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £25,989 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3361 |
Summary
The Role:
If you are committed to providing excellent customer service and can contribute cheerfully and positively to an efficient, high quality library service, then Cheshire East Libraries could be the place for you.
We currently have a 12 month fixed term contract for a Library Assistant at Bollington Library.
About You:
You will need to demonstrate an interest in people, information, books and lifelong learning. You should have a willingness to engage with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience of working in a customer facing environment.
The role involves shelving returned books, issuing items, helping people use the self-service machines and the public access computers, staffing the customer service point, administration, and assisting with events for adults and children, such as our popular RhymeTime and Baby Bounce sessions.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
Should we receive a high volume of applications, the advert may close early.
Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.
For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Bailey - Library Manager on 01625 374000 or Vicki.Bailey@cheshireeast.gov.uk
If you are committed to providing excellent customer service and can contribute cheerfully and positively to an efficient, high quality library service, then Cheshire East Libraries could be the place for you.
We currently have a 12 month fixed term contract for a Library Assistant at Bollington Library.
About You:
You will need to demonstrate an interest in people, information, books and lifelong learning. You should have a willingness to engage with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience of working in a customer facing environment.
The role involves shelving returned books, issuing items, helping people use the self-service machines and the public access computers, staffing the customer service point, administration, and assisting with events for adults and children, such as our popular RhymeTime and Baby Bounce sessions.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
Should we receive a high volume of applications, the advert may close early.
Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.
For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Bailey - Library Manager on 01625 374000 or Vicki.Bailey@cheshireeast.gov.uk