Library & Information Officer

Job Overview

Location: Minehead Library. Permanent part‑time role of approximately 25 hours per week on a rotating two‑week timetable. Enjoys 25 days annual leave pro‑rated plus bank holidays. No sponsorship available. Must be eligible to work in the UK without visa.

Work Hours

Week 1: Monday 10:30‑14:10, Tuesday 8:45‑17:40, Thursday 8:45‑17:40, Friday 10:30‑14:10; Week 2: Monday 8:45‑17:40, Tuesday 10:30‑14:10, Thursday 10:30‑14:10, Friday 9:00‑17:10, Saturday 8:45‑13:10.

Responsibilities

• Work in a customer‑centered, busy community hub serving diverse communities.
• Respond to a wide range of library and information enquiries, including support for self‑service tools and digital devices.
• Promote library service resources.
• Plan, deliver, and promote library activities (children’s story times, LEGO groups, craft activities, health and wellbeing events, etc.).
• Collaborate with volunteers to provide a positive volunteering experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Well‑motivated and welcoming to customers.
• Hard‑working, receptive to change, with general knowledge, interest in books, and digital curiosity.
• Team player able to handle enquiries, plan and deliver interactive activities, and promote services.
• Ability to encourage love of reading through promotional activities in person and online.
• Confident use of digital technology to assist customers with equipment and their own devices.
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements where possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts at gyms, shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance, and more.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing services.
• Auto‑enrolment in a generous pension scheme with optional additional voluntary contributions.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycle and health screenings.
• Health and wellbeing events such as Baby Boogie sessions.

Salary

£17,016 – £17,560 per annum.

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