Saturday/Evening Library Assistant
Wiltshire CouncilChippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, South West
Overview
This is a local council role with Wiltshire Council based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata
Hours per week: 7.5 hours
Interview date: Saturday 19th September 2026
Do you love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing person to join our Library team to help provide a high-quality service to our customers on a Saturday and a Monday evening.
As a Library 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, creating displays and promoting our stock and resources.
Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work and help you to develop your IT and customer care skills.
You will need to possess at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, grade A - C or equivalent.
Standard working pattern:
Week 1 Monday 16:00 - 19:00 Saturday 12:00- 16:00
Week 2 Monday 16:00 - 19:00 Saturday 12:00 - 17:00
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Lisa Gibbins, Library Supervisor, at Lisa.Gibbins@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Application criteria
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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.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).
Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.
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How this role compares
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Wiltshire Council has 64 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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