Full time equivalent salary: £26,721 – £28,142
About the role
Community Library Assistant – Bury Libraries (Part Time, 28 hours per week)
Bury Library Service is seeking an enthusiastic and customer‑focused Community Library Assistant to join our team. This part‑time role (28 hours per week) is based at Prestwich Library. Hours will be worked Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Thursday 12 pm – 7 pm, and alternate Sunday mornings 9.00 am – 1 pm. The successful applicant may be asked to work at any of Bury’s Libraries as required.
If you bring energy, a genuine love of books, confidence with IT, and enjoy supporting people of all ages and backgrounds, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the Library Supervisor, you will help deliver a wide range of library and public information services. Duties include:
- Assisting customers with digital enquiries
- Cash handling
- Shelving and maintaining stock
- Supporting general day‑to‑day library operations
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with proven experience working with the public and handling customer enquiries. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support to customers and external partners.
Equal Opportunities
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Council guarantees an interview for disabled people, looked‑after children/care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
Bury Council offers supportive working conditions and a commitment to equality and diversity within the workforce.
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