Job Information
Library Assistant
21.5 hour per week | Fixed Term until 31/12/2026
Are you outgoing, love helping people and enthusiastic about your local community?
If so, we are looking for a part-time (21.5 hours) Library Assistant at Hexham/Allendale Library to assist in the promotion and delivery of a comprehensive and efficient library and information service to residents and visitors in Northumberland by maintaining the day to day operations on site; acting as the first point of contact, maintaining a high level of customer care and undertaking a range of tasks that support the delivery of a quality service.
What we are looking for
If you:
• Enjoy engaging with a wide range of people
• Have a confident and patient approach
• Have good literacy and I.T. skills
• Love a good book
Working with us in Northumberland Libraries could be just for you.
Proposed Working Pattern (subject to change)
Monday - Hexham 4.5 hours
Thursday - Allendale - 6 hours
Friday - Hexham - 7.5 hours
Alternate Saturdays - Hexham - 7 hours
Initial training will be held at Hexham Library. Once fully trained you will be lone working at our single-manned library at Allendale.
Access to your own vehicle would be advantageous to travel to Allendale.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Anne Spottiswood at anne.spottiswood@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications.
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
