Salary: £23,656 - £24,404 pro rata
Hours per week: 5 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: until 31 March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 12 August 2025
Libraries - Enriching Lives and Building Communities
Do you love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing? Can you demonstrate an understanding of public library services and the vital role they play in enriching and supporting our communities?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, resilient person to join our Library team to help provide a high-quality service to our customers on a Saturdays 10am-4pm
As a Saturday/Evening Assistant, you will assist customers with queries, help them to find books and information, and support them with IT. You will help keep the library looking attractive by shelving, displays and promoting our stock and resources.
Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work.
You will need to have at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, grade A - C or equivalent.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Deborah Lucas, Senior Library Assistant, at Deborah.lucas@wiltshire.gov.uk.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Application process
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