Library assistant (Poynton Library)

Cheshire East; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Macclesfield is looking for a part-time Library Assistant who is enthusiastic and committed to excellent customer service. The role involves assisting with library duties and organizing community events. Applicants should have strong IT and communication skills, along with experience in customer service. Working hours are approximately 16.25 hours over two weeks, requiring flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer facing environment.
• Interest in books and lifelong learning.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver library services and assist customers.
• Support and run events for adults and children.
• Respond to needs of the Council's Customer Service Point.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work in a customer facing role within Cheshire East Libraries? This is an opportunity for you to join Poynton library, a busy community library that provides a quality and diverse range of services for its customers. We are looking for someone who has a wide range of skills and wants to make a real difference in the community. This is a permanent part time post for 16.25 hours per week.

If you are committed to providing excellent customer service and can contribute cheerfully and positively to an efficient, quality library service, then Poynton library could be the place for you. We currently have a vacancy for a Library Assistant to work 16.25 hours per week.

We need you to have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver the services we provide and be able to work as part of a small team of dedicated staff carrying out a wide range of library duties, responding to the needs of the Council's Customer Service Point located in the library and be involved in assisting and running events for both adults and children.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent IT and communication skills, an interest in books and lifelong learning and have experience of working in a customer facing environment.

The 16.25 hours are worked over a two week timetable. The approximate pattern of hours are detailed below. There is a need for flexibility as there may be times when you could be asked to work at other libraries.

Week 1: Thursday and Friday 10 - 5pm

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 - 5pm

For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Haley (Library Manager) at [e-mail] or call on 01625 374277.