Flexible Relief Library Assistant - Multi-Branch Coverage

Cambridgeshire County Council; Sawston; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Relief Community Library Assistants on a 0 hours basis, based at Sawston Library but covering other libraries in South Cambridgeshire such as Comberton, Linton, Sawston, Great Shelford and Papworth. The role requires a proactive, customer‑facing approach and the ability to adapt quickly to short-notice cover across sites.

You will support volunteers, manage library routines, and maintain a welcoming environment while handling standing tasks, shelves, and

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic and versatile.
• High standards of customer care.
• Able to work with volunteers.
• Able to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and welcoming library space for customers and volunteers.
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Work across multiple libraries as required and adapt to varying locations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

IT skills

Volunteer coordination

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Relief Community Library Assistants on a 0 hours basis, based at Sawston Library but covering other libraries in South Cambridgeshire such as Comberton, Linton, Sawston, Great Shelford and Papworth. The role requires a proactive, customer‑facing approach and the ability to adapt quickly to short-notice cover across sites.

You will support volunteers, manage library routines, and maintain a welcoming environment while handling standing tasks, shelves, and