Saturday Assistant Tidworth

Wiltshire Council; Tidworth; Ibrido; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Saturday/Evening Assistant to join our library team and provide a high-quality service to customers. You will help with queries, guide readers to books and information, and assist with IT support. You will also contribute to maintaining attractive displays and shelving, promoting stock and resources.

No prior library experience is required as full training is provided; a friendly, outgoing approach and readiness to work Saturdays are key.

Competenze

• At least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, grade A-C or equivalent.
• No prior library experience required; full training will be provided.

Mansioni

• Assist customers with queries and help them find books and information.
• Support customers with IT tasks as needed.
• Help keep the library tidy with shelving, displays and promotion of stock and resources.

Conoscenze

Customer service

IT basics

Formazione

GCSEs English and Maths (5+, A-C)

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 love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing person to join our Library team to help provide a high-quality service to our customers on a Saturday.

As a Saturday/Evening Assistant, you will assist customers with queries, help them to find books and information, and support them with IT. You will help keep the library looking attractive by shelving, displays and promoting our stock and resources.

Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work and help you to develop your IT and customer care skills.

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

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 criteria

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

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.

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