Monday 9:50am to 5:05pm
Tuesday 9:50am to 1:20pm
Wednesday OFF
Thursday 9:50am to 5:05pm
Friday OFF
Saturday OFF
Week 2
Monday 9:50am to 5:05pm
Tuesday 9:50am to 1:20pm
Wednesday OFF
Thursday 9:50am to 5:05pm
Friday OFF
Saturday OFF
Selsey is a small library brimming with warm and welcoming staff who are eager to greet customers. It is conveniently located next to Medmerry Primary School and Selsey Academy.
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 Knit and Natter and Rhyme Time.
You will undertake periods of lone working, taking on the important responsibility of locking and unlocking the library, while also working closely with and offering invaluable guidance to our dedicated volunteers.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached., For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Emma Hughes at
For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact
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 Right to Work within the UK, satisfactory 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 page.
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Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?, We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills! 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.
You will be a dedicated team player, ready to collaborate with other services and volunteers. A passion for digital expertise and experience, especially with basic Office applications, is essential.
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!

From access to our Employee Assistance Programme to training and development opportunities, 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.
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:
You will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising to 28 days (pro rata for part time) after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.