Library Assistant

Chichester College Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme 15%

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes

Job summary

Chichester College Group is looking for a friendly Library Assistant to join Haywards Heath College. You will work in the Library Service, creating a welcoming learning environment and helping students and staff access information and resources.

You will provide front-line service, assist with locating and using print and online resources, manage library stock, promote services and support basic IT queries. The role includes administrative duties to keep the library running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confidence in using IT systems and digital resources.
• Experience in a library environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly and efficient front-line service for students and staff.
• Help users access and make best use of print and online resources.
• Issue, return and manage library stock.
• Promote library services, resources and events across the campus.
• Support students with basic IT and digital learning queries.
• Maintain an attractive, welcoming and well-organised library environment.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support day-to-day library operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Library experience (advantage)

Tools

IT systems

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 Benefits see 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Library Assistant

Company: Chichester College Group

Salary: Pro rata of £26,826 to £26,925 per annum (i.e. £16,103.96 - £16,163.39)

Hours: Part-time

Location: RH16 1LT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 30 Nov 2026

Summary

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 Benefits see 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]

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.