Library Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the East Midlands is seeking a candidate for a Library support role. The successful candidate will create a welcoming environment, promote services, and provide excellent customer service. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is required, and library experience is a plus. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, generous pension scheme, and discounts at leisure centres.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Generous local government pension scheme

Discounts at selected county leisure centres

Cycle to work scheme

Free online health and exercise sessions

Qualifications

• Passionate about Libraries and excellent team player.
• Eager to learn and thrive in a customer focused environment.
• Library experience is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and welcoming environment for customers.
• Excellent at multi-tasking and confident working alone.
• Promote library services and use IT confidently.

Job description

Closing date: 16 November 2025

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Libraries, is an excellent team player, who is eager to learn and who thrives working in a fast‑paced customer focused environment.

What the successful candidate will do

• Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers.
• Excellent at multi‑tasking, efficient, happy to work under pressure & confident with working alone if required.
• Able to promote our services.
• Confident in using IT (training will be given on specific library systems).

Library experience is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service elsewhere.

Important notes

• Some evening and weekend working may be required, with the need for flexibility on occasions to suit the needs of the service.

What we offer you

• 25 days of annual leave – pro rata (plus an additional 5 with 5 years of continuous service).
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free online health and exercise sessions.

Provisional Interview Date: 11th December 2025