Job Description
Salary £25,185 - £25,989 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, various hours | Various locations across Burnley and Pendle
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Are you passionate about reading and enjoy helping others?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused and digitally confident individual to join our library teams.
Lancashire Libraries are vital community spaces that provide welcoming, inclusive environments where people of all ages can connect, learn, and feel safe. We pride ourselves on offering access to quality resources, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Library Assistant, you'll support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service. Your responsibilities include:
1. Assisting customers with accessing digital resources and information.
2. Supporting the planning and delivery of events (e.g., author events, class visits).
You will be based at a primary library but may be required to work at other locations as needed. Hours range from 7 to 37 hours per week. Please see attachments for rotas.
Available positions in Burnley and Pendle include:
* Pike Hill Library – 18hpw
* Barnoldswick Library - 15hpw
* Burnley Campus & Padiham Libraries - 12.5hpw
* Coal Clough & Brierfield Libraries – 11hpw
* Burnley Library – 7hpw
What We’re Looking For:
Our ideal candidate will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading, and be passionate about sharing this. You should possess excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of stakeholders, and deliver a customer-focused service.
Why Join Us?
* A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
* A holiday entitlement of 26 days annually (pro rata), increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays.
* Weekend pay enhancements.
* Employee Assistance Programme, credit union, counselling, discounts on phone contracts, gym memberships, and more.
This position is part-time; the salary quoted is full-time equivalent and will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details are available under the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Job Description & Person Specification
Rotas
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