Library Assistant Apprentice — Learn & Serve London

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Interest-free travel loans

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in London are seeking a Library Assistant Apprentice to earn while learning. You will shelve stock, help customers choose books, and run a variety of reading events across our libraries while working towards a Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

The role is fixed term for 18 months, full-time 36 hours per week, with travel to a training centre about once a month.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths required; Functional Skills support may be provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers via telephone, email and social media.
• Willingness to travel to Lisson Grove Centre about once a month for study.
• Able to work across 12 libraries and adapt to changing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Shelve and tidy stock; promote and help customers choose books; keep collections well-presented.
• Deliver a range of reading events, e.g., Rhymetimes and author talks.
• Use IT systems at a high level; answer inquiries in person, by email and phone.
• Be flexible to work at any borough library; full-time 36 hours, four weekdays and alternating Saturdays.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in London are seeking a Library Assistant Apprentice to earn while learning. You will shelve stock, help customers choose books, and run a variety of reading events across our libraries while working towards a Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

The role is fixed term for 18 months, full-time 36 hours per week, with travel to a training centre about once a month.