Library and Archive Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a Library and Archive Assistant in Sheffield. This role is perfect for those who love reading and enjoy working with diverse groups of people. You will engage with the community by facilitating events, supporting computer use, and managing library tasks. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for flexible hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about promoting literacy and community engagement, this role could be your ideal fit.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.
• Experience in delivering events and activities in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a wide range of events and activities in libraries.
• Supporting people to use computers and undertake library administration tasks.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Library and Archive Assistant, Sheffield

Client: Sheffield City Council

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fc8f8d0e300a

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Do you enjoy working with people of all ages? Do you have a love for reading and are passionate about sharing it? Would you like to work in the community? If so, being a Library and Archive Assistant in Sheffield Libraries might be the perfect choice for you.

You will need strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities. Our busy, fast-paced service will involve delivering a wide range of events and activities, such as singing in Baby RhymeTimes, facilitating reading groups with older children and adults, supporting people to use our computers, and undertaking various library administration tasks.

Roles are based in Clusters and you will work across all Libraries in Sheffield. We have roles available for:

• Permanent: 34 hours mainly at Highfield Library in Cluster 2, supporting Woodseats and Ecclesall libraries.
• Temporary until 30 September 2025: 34 hours mainly at Stocksbridge Library in Cluster 1, supporting Chapeltown, Hillsborough, and Parson Cross libraries.

Please specify which role(s) you are interested in when applying.

All roles include working Saturdays regularly. The 34-hour roles work every Saturday, while part-time roles work every other Saturday. Saturday working attracts an enhanced pay rate.

All our Hub Libraries are closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

For more information or an informal chat, please email us.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and promoting opportunities to under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to increase the diversity of our workforce, particularly among Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ individuals, so our teams reflect the communities we serve. We also support staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

If appointed, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your current pay exceeds the grade's minimum, we will consider starting you at a higher point within the grade.

Full-time employees work 37 hours per week for 52 weeks and are entitled to generous holiday allowances. We are open to discussing flexible working options, including reduced hours, part-time work, or job sharing, to benefit both staff and the Council.