Senior Library Assistant
Job title: Senior Library Assistant (1 post)
Working Pattern: 1 part-time, 18 hours per week
The working pattern will Mondays, Fridays and alternate Saturdays
Libraries are currently open 10-6 Monday to Friday and 9-5 Saturday, you will be required to work full days
Location: The role is based in Selsdon and Purely Libraries but you will be expected to be willing to work in any of Croydon’s Libraries
Salary: Grade 4 - £30,717 to £31,611(pro rata for 18hrs)
About the Role: We are looking for someone who has a passion for customer service and for working as part of a team delivering Croydon’s library services directly to our customers. This will include supporting the delivery of activities and events and assisting customers with accessing online information and other resources.
You will need to be
- Customer focussed with excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate an ability to supervise staff
- Interested in libraries and in serving Croydon’s diverse communities
- A good team worker across all 9 of Croydon’s libraries and as part of the outreach programme
- Enthusiastic in your approach to engagement with customers of all ages
You can find out more about our libraries and activities on our website https://libraries.croydon.gov.uk/bookshelf More details of the role, including the role profile & person specification and online application can be found on Croydon Council’s job search site.
For more information about the role, please contact Liz Hollowood, Library Operations Manager: liz.hollowood@croydon.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Salary range
- £30,717 - £31,611 per year