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Apprentice Library and Archive Assistant
Apprentice Library and Archive Assistant
, Apply From: 18/07/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Employer
Sheffield City Council
Vacancy Description
As an apprentice in the Library, Archive, and Information Service you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to:
* To deliver and promote the full range of customer focused services as required by that service area and its users
To actively engage with customers to help them gain maximum benefit from the service by:
* Supporting customers find appropriate materials to meet their needs
* Supporting customers to use the ICT systems provided including self-service facilities, computer/internet access and printing
* Delivering an effective information enquiry service using all relevant sources
* Working with all priority client groups to reduce barriers to using the service
* Providing a range of activities and services for children, young adults and families appropriate to that service area
Collections & Audience Promotion:
* To participate in promotional events and to ensure displays, exhibitions and information leaflets and posters are relevant and well presented
* To undertake regular materials maintenance and identification of items needing conservation and / or preservation packaging to keep collections in good condition, promote products and meet customers’ expectations and needs
* To assist in the promotion of reader development and other initiatives as outlined in the service plan
Planning & Performance:
* To contribute to the development and implementation of work plans and to the services’ planning, performance and review processes
* To contribute to the formulation and implementation of customer focused quality standards to ensure consistency in performance and quality outcomes
Business Support:
* To undertake day to day financial processes and procedures to comply with financial regulations and the Council’s Standing Orders
* Where required to be a key holder and ensure the day to day opening, closing and security of the building within agreed hours
* To participate in the supervision and support/training of new staff, apprentices, people on work experience placements and other team members as appropriate
* To carry out administrative tasks, and use business systems and I.T. efficiently, to agreed departmental and corporate standards
Self Development:
* To participate in the Personal Development Review process, professional development and team working to deliver agreed service priorities and targets
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Library and Archive Assistant
Employer Description
Sheffield City Council is the local authority for the City of Sheffield, a metropolitan borough with city status in South Yorkshire, England. The council consists of 84 councillors, elected to represent 28 wards, each with three councillors. It is currently under no overall control, with Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party each holding chair positions in a proportionate number of committees
Vacancy Location
Town Hall Pinstone Street South Yorkshire S1 2HH
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
7
Vacancy Reference Number
1000332076
Key Dates
Apply From
18/07/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-08-03 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
You will be working towards a level 3 library, information and archive services assistant.
Training will be one day a week.
Training centre is located at CDC Centre, Cricket inn road, Sheffield, S2 1TR.
Learning Provider
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Skills Required
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
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