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Job Title: Library Support Driver - Welwyn Garden City Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £25,583 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This is a rare opportunity to join our team of five Library Support Drivers, managed by our Facilities Support Officer. You will be driving a 3.5 tonne van and be responsible for delivering, collecting and sorting items from libraries as well as educational and health settings.You will be part of our close-knit Libraries Logistics and Distribution team, which supports 46 libraries throughout Hertfordshire. We are currently based with our Central Stocks Unit at Welwyn Garden City and will be moving to St Albans within the next 12 months.<h4>About the role</h4>Working days are Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day with some flexibility around start times. Our drivers like to get out early to avoid the traffic and usually complete deliveries before our libraries open to the public.Library Support Drivers are responsible for sorting, loading, unloading and delivering stock, equipment and items of furniture to libraries, often out of hours when the libraries are closed. This requires the confidence to work alone while unlocking, locking and setting intruder alarms.<h4>About you</h4>We are seeking a reliable, proactive individual who interacts professionally with colleagues and members of the public and is keen to deliver high standards of service with care, consideration and courtesy.This role requires a good level of physical fitness and resilience. You will be lifting, carrying, loading and unloading boxes of library stock, furniture and equipment. You will be making deliveries in all weathers, often in the dark and before libraries open.You must be a patient, considerate and competent driver, operating the vehicle safely, legally and economically at all times. A DVLA licence check will be carried out prior to appointment and every 6 months thereafter.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Nigel Braggins, Facilities Support Officer or Kay Murphy, Support Services Manager on 0300 123 4049 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 21st &amp; 23rd January 2026Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Library Support Driver - Welwyn Garden City

Job Title: Library Assistant Starting Salary: £25,185 with the opportunity to progress to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Hours: up to 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you want to make a difference in the community and help people to enrich their lives, whilst progressing in a whole new career? Then apply for a job with Hertfordshire Libraries. We have a number of Library Assistant roles in libraries across Hertfordshire. One of those roles could be for you!Hertfordshire’s libraries are more than collections of books. They are hubs for community activities, places to access digital technology, and gateways to reading, information and wellbeing. Our service points include small village libraries, town and city libraries, and performing arts libraries. Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer. All of which means today’s Library Assistants need to be passionate about proactively helping people of all ages and from all backgrounds.<h4>About the role</h4>Library Assistant roles offer successful applicants the opportunity to get involved in a hugely varied range of activities.<ul><li>You will be actively promoting and supporting the use of all of our library resources and helping customers to find the information that they need.</li><li>You will help to deliver a programme of library activities and events, as well as supporting the Library Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the library.</li><li>In some libraries you will be involved in helping us to deliver services that are unique to that service point. This may include, for example, assisting people to use our CreatorSpace resources, including 3D printers and virtual reality devices.</li><li>All of our Library Assistant roles help to make a positive difference to people’s lives.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We look for people who are friendly, confident, and outgoing. Who will be a reliable and flexible team player who is willing to engage with the full range of services, and events that libraries offer.Essential:<ul><li>Experience in delivering a high standard of Customer Service to members of the public.</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Demonstrable time management skills in organising and prioritising.</li><li>Competent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, Internet and other computer-based resources.</li><li>Evidence of working collaboratively with a team to achieve aims and objectives</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of meeting KPIs and other targets set by Team Leads</li><li>Skill or experience in promoting events and services.</li><li>Evidence of, or experience in, problem solving</li><li>Ability to support members of the public with queries and use of IcT.</li><li>Knowledge of Library Services.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. About the Library:Stevenage SG1 1HD - 36.5 hours Stevenage is a busy library with a large friendly team providing services to a diverse community. You will be expected to assist, lead and deliver regular and one-off activities both within the library and out in the community. Full training will be given.St Albans Library AL1 3JQ - 21 hoursThis is a great opportunity to join the amazing team at St Albans Library. This is the busiest library in Hertfordshire, with a variety of events and activities, and also has an innovative CreatorSpace where team members support the public with 3D printing, film making and other tech and craft projects. The position includes working every Saturday, with alternate Saturdays on-site at Marshalswick Library.Hertford Library SG14 1DR - 19 hoursHertford library is a busy family orientated library, often ranking amongst the 10 most visited in Hertfordshire. We offer many different services and outreach groups with a strong reputation in delivering children’s activities”Hemel Hempstead Library HP1 - 2 x Roles - 36 hours (Fixed Term until July 2026) and 37 hours - Permanent Based with The Forum, run by Dacorum Borough Council, Hemel Hempstead library is open to the public seven days a week. The library is home to a CreatorSpace, offering a range of technologies. Hemel Hempstead Library also supports Adeyfield, Bovingdon, Kings Langley and Leverstock Green Libraries.This is a front of house role in a customer facing environment. As part of Hemel Hempstead Library customer service team, this is a great opportunity to support the community and contribute to Hertfordshire Libraries Inspiring Libraries Strategy. For enquiries contact - Ross Field (LM 01442 454853) Jane Hooper/Sarah-Lee Ingegnere (CSS 01442 454851)37hr Library Assistant role Interview to be held on Monday 19th January 2026.36hr Maternity cover – FTC till 15th July role - Interview to be held on Monday 26th January 2026.Please ensure you can work the hours on the attached Rota before applying.This job role is within the Community Services level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTake a look at the video clips below to hear a Library Assistant talking about why she loves her job working in libraries:What is it like working in the library:<a href="https://youtu.be/flsoUF2r-Fk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/flsoUF2r-Fk</a>Working with the Public:<a href="https://youtu.be/Dw5yYsZ_V8k" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Dw5yYsZ_V8k</a>Variety of opportunities<a href="https://youtu.be/RcK6XcPqEm0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RcK6XcPqEm0</a><h4>How to apply</h4>For an informal discussion and more information please contact the Libraries Customer Service Centre on 03001234049.Closing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basisVacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy at a particular library may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.Benefits of working for usAs part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Why Hertfordshire:&nbsp;Watch our&nbsp;‘Why Hertfordshire’video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Map of Hertfordshire Libraries by Tier.pdf</li><li>Rota - St Albans Library - 21 Hours .pdf</li><li>Rota Stevenage Library 36.5 hours .pdf</li><li>Rota - Hertford Library 19 hours.pdf</li><li>Rota Hemel Hempstead Library 36 Hours - Fixed Term .pdf</li><li>Rota - Hemel Hempstead Library - 37 hours .pdf</li></ul> 





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Library Assistant

We are recruiting a Library Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 1 x 37 hours / 1 x 18 hours / 1 x 17 hours / 1 x 13 hours / 1 x 6 hours Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 - 1 x Full Time / 4 x Part Time Location: Various Library SitesTeam: Library ServicesThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £25,583 - £25,989 (37 hours) / £12,445 - £12,643 (18 hours) / £11,754 - £11,940 (17 hours) / £8,988 - £9,131 (13 hours) / £4,184 - £4,214 (6 hours) and offer access to training and development opportunities. Libraries are more than just repositories for books - Caerphilly Library Service plays a valuable role to all residents in the community. Our library spaces are trusted, free to enter and open to everyone. In them, people can explore and share reading, information, knowledge and culture. Do you have good communications, customer care and team working skills? Are you flexible in your approach and able to work under pressure? Do you have an interest in books and their potential for education, recreation and personal development together with an appreciation of the uses of ICT applications and the Internet? If you answer yes, read on. Caerphilly Library Service are seeking applications for Library Assistant’s in the following Libraries: Caerphilly Library - 37 hoursCaerphilly Library - 18 hoursBargoed Library - 13 hoursRisca Palace Library - 17 hoursRisca Palace Library - 6 hours These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below. The post involves working with other members of staff in a busy environment, or at times, lone-working at a single-staffed service point, providing a wide range of services to the public. Duties will be all of those associated with the day to day running of the library, including the issue, return and shelving of books, assisting with ICT, receipt of monies and dealing with personal and telephone enquiries. The library is a designated Welsh language reception point. This post requires the successful post holder to converse with customers in the medium of Welsh. A spoken knowledge of Welsh would be desirable but not essential and Caerphilly CBC will support staff to undertake Welsh language training. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C (or equivalent).</li><li>Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of role and of services offered by the public library service.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Pugh on 07850918632 or email <a href="mailto:pughk@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">pughk@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Richard George on 07523 931969 or email <a href="mailto:georgr@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">georgr@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Manor Park Senior Library Assistant&nbsp; Part Time 23 hours - Monday - Saturday including evenings £30,288 - £31,346 per annum pro-rata About Us Newham Libraries is an ambitious library service that plays a pivitol role in improving the quality of life of our residents with the number of visits to libraries and the number of books borrowed increasing year on year.&nbsp;The service is well placed within the Council and works closely with Public Health and other services. Key priorities for the service are ensuring that our book stock is representative of and relevant to our communities; encouraging Reading for Pleasure for all; developing our Digital Lending offer; building on our innovative approach to the Summer Reading Challenge; developing our Under 5s offer; and delivering a high quality library offer.&nbsp; There are 10 libraries across the borough delivering a high number of opening hours and a large number of events and activities.&nbsp; Library and Senior Library Assistants have an essential role in delivering this ambition.&nbsp;They carry out a range of tasks including but not limited to: assisting customers with transactions; shelving of books and book displays; providing digital assistance and basic digital skills sessions; information provision and sign-posting; running or supporting events and activities including Under 5s storytimes; and promoting books and reading.&nbsp;On occasions Library and Senior Library assistants may also be required to support outreach activities or resident forums.&nbsp;As duty managers, Senior Library Assistants may be required to open and close buildings; take bookings and payments; oversee staff activity; and carry out cashing up / banking functions. The candidate will have excellent customer care skills and experience, will enjoy helping people and be genuinely passionate about the role of libraries in providing a range of opportunities for our residents. They should have libraries or similar customer focused experience, love reading and talking about books, enjoy STEM and digital engagement, have a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills, experience of running activities, and enjoy working with the public.&nbsp; Please view JD&nbsp;here Closing date: 4th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Senior Library Assistant - Manor Park Library

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Part-Time - 21 Hours p/w - office based
Permanent
Assistant Museum Manager - Salary £28,142.00 SCP 11 Pro Rata
Full Details can be found at: <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.rustingtonpc.org%2frustington-parish-council%2fwork-with-us-current-vacancies%2f&amp;c=E,1,HZr-uULdvf8CYZs-J3gALx15PJYG0nJUCVf_PAq5ATZybp5PTBL4_FkrRKTCxsihuisvfhJH8whoNwrqESdBSZfIcI2Z6fUZWCHkplok6dI_oqVUB5M-qd8,&amp;typo=1" target="_blank">www.rustingtonpc.org/rustington-parish-council/work-with-us-current-vacancies/</a>
This role provides support for core curatorial work for the Museum service, ensuring professional collections standards are met.
The Assistant Museum Manager will help people to understand their heritage through engaging with the collection, so that they can develop a sense of belonging and pride, and increase access to heritage through effective collections management and innovative programmes of exhibitions, outreach, and digital development.
A successful Heritage Lottery Fund grant was awarded in 2018 for the development of a new home for the Museum. The old building closed to the public in February 2019 and the new premises opened to the public on 1 November 2019. The new space, at the Samuel Wickens Centre, is much better suited to showing the history of Rustington in a cohesive format and includes visitor experiences, such as an oral history bank and interactive stations. A temporary exhibition area allows a changing programme of events and a space to hold family activities and host talks for visiting community groups during the day.&nbsp;
The Museum shares the building with a Community Hall and the Information Centre in the heart of the Village.&nbsp;
The postholder will support the delivery and growth of engagement with new and existing audiences.
They will support the Museum Manager with cataloguing, care, research and interpretation of the Museum’s Collection and will be involved in all aspects of curatorial work.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Rustington Heritage Association and a variety of external stakeholders and partners.
Closing date for Applications is Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026

Arun District Council

**EXTERNAL VACANCY** Assistant Museum Manager - Rustington

Medway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Library Assistant to work as part of the Saturday team to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors at Cuxton Library. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.Our Library Assistants contribute to the day-to-day running of libraries and community hubs including responding to customer enquiries, delivering a range of events for children and adults, managing stock and levying charges for a range of services, as well as actively promoting available services within libraries, archives and the wider council to connect communities, improve wellbeing and promote equality through learning, literacy and engagement in cultural activity.The successful candidate will have excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills and be adaptable, resilient and dedicated to helping all library users engage with our stock and develop a love of readingIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Will Train on 01634 337356.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Libraries Services are seeking a Library Assistant to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a librarian and reading coach to work as part of the English department to manage and organise the school library and to be responsible for its efficient maintenance and the delivery of focused literacy activities to small groups of pupils.The LRC and Library are a central part of the school community so the successful candidate will need to be proactive in creating a positive environment that encourages student involvement in the LRC and Library and encourages reading. &nbsp;The LRC and Library staff work closely with the English Faculty to improve literacy across the school.Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date: To be confirmed&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>Key TasksLibrary<ul><li>To promote the use of the School Library for all students and for it to be a focal point of the school’s learning community</li><li>To deliver an efficient and well maintained School Library service in line with the school’s curriculum needs and educational aims and objectives and to monitor the effectiveness of the School Library</li><li>To promote the development of reading and literacy skills for information and recreation and to coordinate a whole school environment which encourages reading for pleasure</li><li>To formulate and implement, in consultation and assistance from senior staff, Development Plans and policies for provision of library resources to support curricular, personal and recreational activities within the school</li><li>To lead and work with all relevant staff to ensure that Library resources are developed and regularly updated &nbsp;</li></ul>Literacy<ul><li>Deliver planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed by the teacher in the library, adjusting activities according to pupil needs</li><li>Conduct reading age tests</li><li>Track and monitor pupil progress</li><li>Lead literacy interventions and any other applicable interventions in line with pupils learning profiles</li></ul>Information about this post and an application form can be downloaded from our website: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies</a>&nbsp;Hove Park School celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all areas of our community as we aim to have a staff body that is representative of our socially, culturally and ethnically diverse student population. Hove Park School reserves the right to close the application process early if sufficient suitable candidates are identified.We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and offer many staff benefits such as an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, local government pension scheme as well as other initiatives developed by our wellbeing team.Closing date: 3:00 pm on Friday 16th January 2026.Interview date:&nbsp; w/c 19th January 2026How to apply:&nbsp;Please submit your completed support staff application form to <a href="mailto:recruitment@hovepark.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@hovepark.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 082826Website: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.hovepark.org.uk</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.&nbsp;The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Librarian and reading Intervention Coach (Role C)

This is an exciting opportunity for a well organised, enthusiastic individual to join our busy library pool team. The postholder will have excellent customer care skills, enjoy working with the whole community and be confident in working with and providing information to the public in a busy environment.About You:Experience of library work is not essential, but you should share our passion about the role of libraries in promoting reading, literacy and culture. About The Role:North Somerset libraries have a busy calendar of events including rhymetimes, storytimes, school visits, author events, activity clubs (including Lego, board games, colouring and code club) and digital support. The postholder will be supporting different library teams across North Somerset, covering shifts in any of our 11 service points (including the mobile library) as required. Most shifts are allocated on a monthly basis according to your availability, but short-notice shifts are also regularly available to cover unexpected staff shortages due to sickness and other reasons. IT and digital skills are essential as the postholder will be using a Library Management System and Microsoft applications while also troubleshooting for customers. Experience delivering customer service and working with children is also highly desirable. Experience in cash handling would be an advantage.The post holder will not have a fixed base, but will work at any library in North Somerset as required. This is a zero hours contract, but numerous shifts are available and some of our pool team regularly work over 100 hours per month. Please note that the salary scale above is based on full time hours (37 per week) and you will start at the lower end of the scale unless transferring from an internal role at a higher level.This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Want To Know More And Apply?For an informal discussion, please contact Phil Robertshaw, Community Services Supervisor (Nailsea library and Pool staff) on 01934 426245 or 01934 426030 (usual working days Tuesday-Friday and alternate Saturday mornings.)Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 20 January.At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Please Note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.North Somerset Council – Open, Fairer, Greener.





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North Somerset Council

Community Services Officer - Pool

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a passionate and community-focused Librarian (Culture, Health &amp; Reader Development) to join our libraries services team. This role will lead on key areas of service delivery aligned with the Universal Library Offers, including Health &amp; Wellbeing, Culture &amp; Creativity, and Reader Development. A key aspect of the role will be contributing to projects stemming from the library transformation consultation. This may include supporting service redesign, implementing new delivery models, and developing community partnerships.In this role, you will: <ul><li>Deliver services that support the health and wellbeing of our communities. </li></ul><ul><li>Promote access to trusted public health information and facilitate creative and social reading activities. </li></ul><ul><li>Enable access to high-quality arts and cultural experiences through library programming. </li></ul><ul><li>Plan and promote events and activities from the Universal Offers calendar. </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee stock management, rotation, and ethical disposal in line with service priorities. </li></ul>Key Responsibilities:Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul><li>Deliver and promote services that support community health and wellbeing in partnership with Public Health. </li></ul><ul><li>Upskill library staff to enable them to provide access to trusted health information, signposting, and referrals, including supporting residents to access the NHS app and website. </li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate activities such as warm spaces and wellbeing groups. </li></ul>Culture &amp; Creativity <ul><li>Enable access to arts and cultural experiences through library programming. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with local artists, cultural organisations, and community groups to deliver inclusive events and exhibitions. </li></ul>Reader Development <ul><li>Plan and promote events and activities, including national campaigns, festivals, and themed reading weeks. </li></ul><ul><li>Champion inclusive reading experiences for all ages and abilities. </li></ul>Stock Management <ul><li>Oversee stock selection, rotation, and weeding in line with service priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure ethical disposal and reuse of withdrawn stock. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor usage data and community needs to inform stock decisions. </li></ul>Leadership <ul><li>Line manage a Community Services Supervisor, supporting them to manage their teams ensuring high-quality service delivery across multiple library locations. (Portishead and Pill libraries). </li></ul><ul><li>Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure high-quality service delivery. </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the development of library policies and procedures to enhance service delivery. </li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>Works both from home and libraries across North Somerset, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is a passionate advocate for libraries, with a good understanding of the role that libraries play in supporting the health and wellbeing needs of people in all sections of society. You must have significant experience of working in libraries or related services where the delivery of excellent customer service is a priority. You should also have achieved, or be working towards, an approved professional qualification relevant to one or more service areas e.g. library and information studies, information management, or CILIP accredited qualifications. Experience in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time and within scope is essential. Formal project management training is not required.You will need to be adaptable, work well under pressure and be able to solve problems with innovative solutions. You will have experience of managing others and be a good communicator with excellent ICT skills, including being a proficient user of spreadsheets, word processing, Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. You will need to manage, organise and prioritise your own work. We’re seeking a dynamic team player who thrives in collaborative environments—both within libraries and across wider Council teams—demonstrating a supportive management style, a positive attitude to change, and a proactive, ‘can do’ approach to challenges. You will be expected to become a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). Active involvement in professional networks within the sector or commitment to joining and engaging with (if not already a member) is expected. Essential Criteria:<ul><li>A recognised qualification in librarianship or equivalent experience in library or cultural services. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of the Universal Library Offers and their impact. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in community engagement, event planning, and partnership working. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills. </li></ul><ul><li>A commitment to inclusive access to information, culture, and wellbeing. </li></ul><ul><li>Supervisory experience and people management skills </li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Chartered membership of CILIP (or working towards it). </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in stock management and data analysis. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of public health initiatives and digital health literacy. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of managing budgets </li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Nicki Bobbette, Libraries Services Development Manager at <a href="mailto:nicki.bobbette@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicki.bobbette@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426602.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Anticipated Interview date: week commencing Monday 12 January 2026Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.<ul></ul>

Librarian (Culture, Health & Reader Development)

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Lead: Children and Young People
Barnsley has an ambitious strategy to re-energise our Library Service, creating community and digital hubs at the heart of our communities and developing a vibrant events and activities programme to engage all members of our communities. The Library Service is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation delivering multiple arts and cultural activities across all libraries. We have recently refurbished 9 of our branch libraries and alongside our flagship, town centre Library@TheLightbox, this is an exciting time to join the Service.
We are looking for a highly motivated person with a passion for Libraries&nbsp;to provide operational and positive team leadership, ensuring the delivery of a high performing, customer-focused public library service that meets the needs of local communities. The successful candidate will lead our Children and Young People offer, working with colleagues and partners to develop and deliver a varied activity programme, engaging with diverse groups and organisations to develop libraries as community and digital hubs.
You will possess strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with members of the public (including the elderly and vulnerable), partners, other employees, parents and children, sometimes in areas of tension or conflict.&nbsp; You will be able to work flexibly as part of a team and in partnership with others to achieve common goals, promoting a positive culture at all times.
This is a demanding role so the ability to understand issues affecting operational service delivery and manage your own workload under pressure and to deadlines are essential.
The ability to manage, motivate, support and enthuse staff, partners and members of the public is also essential. Successful candidates will also be imaginative and creative in the development of events and activities, with practical organisational skills.

Library Manager

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The Council is seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals who would like to volunteer and support the staff with a number of roles.
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If you wish to apply for this role please download and complete the below Volunteer Application form and send to <a href="mailto:libraryvolunteers@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">libraryvolunteers@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Elaine Wilson via email: <a href="mailto:elainewilson@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">elainewilson@wirral.gov.uk</a>

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