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Library Assistant - vario...

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South Gloucestershire Council, Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire

  • Part time
  • Permanent

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Posted 1 day ago, 28 Jul

Membership & Donations Ma...

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MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY, St Anne's, City of Bristol

  • Full time
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Posted 4 days ago, 25 Jul

Assistant Food & Beverage...

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HILTON WORLDWIDE, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire

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Posted 5 days ago, 24 Jul

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Library Operations Manage...

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North Somerset Council, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset

  • Full time
  • Temporary

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Posted 1 week ago, 19 Jul

Library Assistant

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Bristol Grammar School, Tyndall's Park, City of Bristol

  • Full time
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Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Jul

Library Assistant

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Bristol Grammar School, Bristol

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Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Jul

Youth Engagement Officer

£15883

Gwent Wildlife Trust, Whitewall Common, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire

  • Part time
  • Temporary

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Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Jul

Archivist and Records Man...

£30,805 a year

University of Bristol, Clifton Wood, City of Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

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Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Jul
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Library Assistant - various locations across the authority

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South Gloucestershire Council, Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire

  • Onsite working
  • Part time
  • Permanent

Posted 1 day ago, 28 Jul

Job ref: 4c60ea500d1a4448b6900f7cea81f7c8

Full Job Description

How you'll make a difference:South Gloucestershire libraries are vibrant, welcoming spaces in the heart of their communities, providing activities and events for adults and children, books in a range of formats, and free internet access.As a Library Assistant, you will help customers to use the library facilities and IT resources, provide information and promote reading in the community.We currently have a range of vacancies, please find these listed under the 'what you need to know' section below. What you will be doing:

  • Daily, you will provide library services to the community, assisting with requests and enquiries by searching information through a range of resources.
  • You will use the library management system, self-service equipment and help customers use IT and information resources.
  • It will be key for you to help keep the library tidy and in good order by sorting and shelving books and materials in sequence and assisting with promotions and displays. You will help prepare new materials and maintain existing stock.
  • As part of a team, you will take part in a wide range of promotional activities and outreach work with all ages including active involvement in rhyme and story times, undertaking craft sessions, supporting reading groups, organising author events and making school visits.
  • Regularly, you will need to undertake the physical aspects of the job including shelving and counter work, lifting and carrying books and other materials and unpacking and packing crates from our deliveries.
  • As required, you will need to handle cash payments.

    You must have a minimum of three GCSE's (grade C/level 4) or equivalent qualification including English and maths.
  • Given the elements of the role, you must have strong customer service experience, particularly with children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
  • It is essential that you understand equal opportunities in the delivery of services, this must include the ability to work with people of all ages and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
  • You should have experience of using ICT equipment, applications and the internet.

    You will belong to a team delivering the services from your specific library although you will be expected to work in other libraries as and when required.
  • These are part-time roles, so salary will be pro-rated to hours worked.
  • Current vacanciesIMPORTANT - Please indicate the vacancy you are applying for under the application question (please tell us why you are interested in this role, including any relevant skills and experience that indicate you meet the role criteria).
  • Patchway Library - 7 hours per week, every Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm and alternate Saturdays 9:30am - 12:30pm.
  • Filton Library - 8.75 hours per week, every Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm and every Saturday alternating between Filton 9:45am - 1pm and Bradley Stoke 9:15am - 12:30pm.
  • Filton Library- 3 hours per week, every Saturday 10am - 1pm.
  • Yate Library - 16.5 hours per week, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 4pm and every second Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm.
  • Winterbourne Library - 13.5 hours per week, every Tuesday 10am - 3pm, Friday 9.45am - 4.15pm and Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm.
  • Casual hour posts.
  • Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27th August and Thursday 28th August 2025. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:
  • As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
  • We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
  • We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
  • We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
  • Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
  • We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
  • We're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.
  • We're providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.
  • We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.We're making a difference, be part of it!To view the full job description, please click this link

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