Library assistant (Poynton Library)

Cheshire East Council; Poynton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Poynton seeks a Library Assistant for a part-time role (16.25 hours/week). Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong IT and communication skills, have a passion for books, and experience in customer service. Responsibilities include supporting library services and running events. This permanent position offers a salary of £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent IT and communication skills.
• Show interest in books and lifelong learning.
• Have experience working in a customer facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team responding to library and customer service needs.
• Assist in running events for adults and children.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Overview

that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.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. There is a need for flexibility as there may be times when you could be asked to work at other libraries.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• demonstrate excellent IT and communication skills, an interest in books and lifelong learning and have experience of working in a customer facing environment.

Qualifications

• excellent IT and communication skills
• an interest in books and lifelong learning
• experience of working in a customer facing environment

Details

• Organisation: Cheshire East Council
• Location: Macclesfield
• Job Category: Libraries and Archives
• Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 4
• Salary: Min £25,583 Pro Rata Per Annum; Max £25,989 Pro Rata Per Annum
• Hours per week: 16.25
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 28/09/2025
• Ref No: E3284

Additional information

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is