Library Assistant

Chichester College Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

Chichester College Group’s Haywards Heath campus is hiring a part-time Library Assistant to support students and staff, providing a welcoming front-line service and helping people access print and online resources. You will help with issuing and returning stock, promote library services, assist with basic IT queries, and keep accurate records in a busy learning environment.

Join a supportive team with benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment.
• Customer-focused with strong communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence with IT and digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line service for students and staff.
• Assist with finding, accessing and using library resources (print and online).
• Assist with issue/return and stock management.
• Promote library services and events across the campus.
• Support students with basic IT and digital learning queries.
• Maintain an attractive, welcoming and well-organised library environment.
• Undertake administrative tasks to support daily operation of the library service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

Library software

Stock management software

Job description

Looking for a part-time library role where you can help students succeed?

Chichester College Group is seeking a friendly and proactive Library Assistant to join our team at Haywards Heath College. Working as part of the Library Service, you will help create a welcoming and supportive learning environment, assisting students and staff to access the information and resources they need to achieve their goals.

As our Library Assistant, you will:

• Provide a friendly and efficient front-line service for students and staff.
• Support library users in finding, accessing and making the best use of library resources, both print and online.
• Assist with the issue, return and management of library stock.
• Help promote library services, resources and events across the campus.
• Support students with basic IT and digital learning queries.
• Contribute to maintaining an attractive, welcoming and well-organised library environment.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operation of the library service.

What we can offer you in this role:

• You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team that plays a vital role in student success.
• This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an inclusive learning environment, develop your skills and make a real difference to students' educational experience.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience of working in an educational environment, with a genuine commitment to supporting students and helping them achieve their goals.
• A student-centred approach, with excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proven organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence in using IT systems and digital resources.
• Experience of working in a library environment would be advantageous.

Our Staff Benefitssee attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be:

25 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 1.15pm. 39 working weeks per year.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Pollard, Site Librarian, Haywards Heath [e-mail]