Saturday Library Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Bognor Regis is seeking a Saturday Library Assistant to engage with the community and assist library users. This part-time role involves providing customer service, participating in library programmes, and promoting digital access. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal and digital skills. Flexible working hours with competitive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local government pension scheme

Access to discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people.
• Ability to provide high-quality assistance and guide customers to services.
• Enthusiastic and resourceful personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with library inquiries.
• Participate in library programmes like Storytime.
• Manage customer requests and support digital access.

Skills

Customer service

Digital skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

No specific educational qualification required

Job description

Would you be interested in working on Saturdays to provide both you and our service with greater flexibility?

Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?

If so, we could have the perfect role for you!

We're looking for a Saturday Library Assistant to be a part of our close-knit library service!

Our libraries deliver essential community-based support, promoting the benefits of reading for everyone, offering a quality, trusted information service, bridging digital inclusion through supporting safe access to online resources, and curating a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of targeted audiences.

Salary: £24,413 to £24,796 per annum, £3,958 to £4,020 (pro rata for part time)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part-time (6 hours per week) Saturdays only.

Location: Bognor Regis Library, 69 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DE

Interview Date: Thursday 28 August 2025

About the Job

Bognor is a welcoming and active library located near the train station and town centre. It features a lively children's area, outdoor garden, study spaces, and meeting rooms available for booking.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.

You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as needed.

It's not just about the books! We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Storytime held on Saturday mornings.

Customer service is at the forefront of the library service, as it plays an important role in creating a vibrant and dynamic workplace. It requires flexibility, creativity, and initiative from those who work there. This could mean helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi or a reading recommendation.

The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP01179.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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