Saturday Library Assistant - Part-Time, Community Impact

West Sussex County Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for Crawley Library. This role involves providing exceptional customer support, maintaining library resources, and using digital systems effectively. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and possess strong communication and digital skills. The position offers a salary between £24,413 to £24,796 pro rata for part-time work, along with a local government pension and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 28 after 5 years

Local government pension scheme

Employee discounts on various offers

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience in team-based tasks.
• Strong digital skills for assisting customers.
• Effective communication with the public.
• Responsible management of library resources.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with inquiries and services.
• Organize and maintain library resources.
• Use IT systems for data entry and member registrations.
• Respond to customer queries both in-person and by phone.
• Assist with reading recommendations.
• Process and maintain book stock efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Digital skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Education

4 GCSEs with 9-4 / A-C passes including Maths and English

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for Crawley Library. This role involves providing exceptional customer support, maintaining library resources, and using digital systems effectively. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and possess strong communication and digital skills. The position offers a salary between £24,413 to £24,796 pro rata for part-time work, along with a local government pension and various employee benefits.