Apprentice Library Assistant

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local library service in Burnley is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Library Assistant to join their team. This full-time, temporary position offers a competitive salary and involves assisting customers with digital resources, supporting event planning, and fostering a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, be customer-focused, and share a passion for reading. The role may require some evening and weekend shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and customer-focused individual.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders.
• Passion for reading and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of library services.
• Assist customers in accessing digital resources.
• Help plan and deliver events at the library.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Digital skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Apprentice Library Assistant | Full time | Burnley Library

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Job Description

Salary 12.21 per hour | 37 hours per week | Full time, Temporary 2-year | Weekends Enhancements | Burnley Library

Are you passionate about reading and enjoy helping others?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focussed and digitally confident individual to join our library teams.

Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We\'re proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

As an Apprentice Library Assistant, you\'ll support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service. This includes:

• Assisting customers with accessing digital resources and information.
• Supporting in the planning and delivery of events (e.g. author events, class visits)

A Library Apprentice to work at Burnley Library. This is a temporary 2-year role, working an average of 37 hours per week. This will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota (see attached rota at the bottom of the advert).

What We’re Looking For:

Our ideal person will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of stakeholders and be able to deliver a customer focused service.

As an apprentice, you will work with a team in offering a high-quality library and information service and you will support the planning and the delivery of a diverse range of events and activities. You will support and encourage customers to access online information and resources, for example accessing free eBooks and newspaper apps or helping someone find reliable information, such as applying for a passport.

Sometimes, you will need to work at other locations, and the role may involve some lone working.

Why Join Us?

• A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (pro rata), rising with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme, credit union, counselling, and discounts on phone contracts, gym and lots more!

How to Apply:

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer.

B efore submitting your application, please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification (see attached at the bottom of the advert).

For further queries about the role, please contact Anna Haywood (Mondays or Tuesdays) - 01772 537981.

The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

• Job Category Apprenticeships & Traineeships
• Posting Date 01/29/2026, 12:51 PM
• Apply Before 02/13/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Burnley Library, Burnley, BB11 2BD, GB