Job Title
Library Support Officer
Grade
BBU04
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU04 24,796 – 25,185
Contract Hours
19.75
Job Advert
We are looking for someone enthusiastic and friendly to join the team at Kempston Library to deliver a high quality and welcoming service to a diverse range of customers. You will be excellent at multitasking, proactive and able to communicate clearly and confidently. You will have excellent customer service skills and be able to use ICT competently and securely. You will help customers with the self‑service system, answer enquiries, provide ICT and digital support, and take part in library activities and carry out routine library tasks. While the base location is Kempston Library, you will be expected to work flexibly and cover other local libraries when required. The role involves carrying books, pushing trolleys, lifting boxes, walking and standing for long periods.
Closing date
16 July 2026
Interview dates
27 or 28 July 2026
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer application questions. The application questions require yes/no responses. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role.
Note
The Council will not normally re‑employ ex‑employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only), unless the appointment is business critical.
Additional Vacancy Information
- Allowance: n/a
- Work Pattern: Two week timetable including alternate Saturdays, as shown on Job Profile
- Enhanced DBS: No
- Politically restricted: No
- Customer facing role requiring fluent English: Yes
- Designated car user position: No
Location
Kempston Library, Bedfordshire
Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, and guarantees to interview any eligible applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We are also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview any applicant with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Visa sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Attachments
Job Profile: Library Support Officer – Job Profile Kempston.pdf (155 Kb)CV Template: CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
Reference
005261
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