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Cambridgeshire County Council; Sawston; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking Relief Community Library Assistants on a 0 hours basis, based at Sawston Library but covering other libraries in South Cambridgeshire such as Comberton, Linton, Sawston, Great Shelford and Papworth. The role requires a proactive, customer‑facing approach and the ability to adapt quickly to short-notice cover across sites.

You will support volunteers, manage library routines, and maintain a welcoming environment while handling standing tasks, shelves, and

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic and versatile.
• High standards of customer care.
• Able to work with volunteers.
• Able to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and welcoming library space for customers and volunteers.
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Work across multiple libraries as required and adapt to varying locations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

IT skills

Volunteer coordination

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a 0 hours Relief Community Library Assistant. The named base for this position is Sawston Library but the position holder will be expected to cover other libraries across South Cambs; Comberton, Linton, Sawston, Great Shelford, Papworth This may be at short notice to cover sickness or planned to cover annual leave.

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and versatile people. You will have high standards of customer care and be able to work using your own initiative.

The successful candidates will be responsible for creating a friendly and welcoming library space for all customers and volunteers. You will be able to multi-task, be flexible and enjoy working under pressure.

There will be scope for working in other locations, so flexibility and adaptability is a must. Due to the locations of the libraries and the nature of the role access to a vehicle is essential. IT skills are essential for this role and full training will be given on library specific systems and processes. The role involves a significant amount of standing, bending, carrying books and pushing heavy trollies.

You will:

• be confident using your initiative.
• have excellent communication and digital skills.
• be able to work with volunteers.
• be able to quickly master the varied aspects of library routines