Relief Variable Library Assistant (B)

Wiltshire Council; Amesbury; Ibrido; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Casual Library Assistant for Amesbury Library to join our friendly library team. You will help customers, guide use of computers and self-service machines, and shelf and promote books with a welcoming, helpful approach.

The role requires flexibility to cover varied hours, including Saturdays and evenings, and to work across opening hours as needed. We offer a hybrid working model; office tasks on site while some admin can be completed remotely, with a focus on

Competenze

• Flexible availability to cover varied hours, including Saturdays and evenings.
• Excellent customer service and literacy skills.
• Willingness to work at Amesbury Library and promote books.

Mansioni

• Assist customers and guide use of computers and self-service machines.
• Shelve and promote novels and books.
• Navigate the library and assist with general inquiries.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Literacy

Flexibility

Formazione

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

Strumenti

Computers

Self-service machines

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary: £13.28 - £13.48 per hour

Hours per week: Casual Variable

Interview date: Tuesday 8 December 2026

Contract type: Variable Contract

Do you have a passion for books, helping people and a desire to have a varied work schedule? Our Libraries support the development of communities through providing information, cultural and social needs and maintaining high standards of customer service.

As a Casual Library Assistant, your responsibilities will include navigating the library, advising and guiding customers in the use of computers and self-service machines, as well as promoting and shelving beloved novels and books.

We are looking for someone who has fantastic customer service and literacy skills and who is flexible in their availability to cover a variety of hours from opening to closing time of our Library, including Saturdays and evenings up till 7pm.

Join us at the Amesbury Library and be a hero in the world of books and knowledge!

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Kirsty Kent, Library Supervisor, [e-mail]

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Disability Confident Employer

You will need to have at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, grade A - C or equivalent.