Peterborough Limited are recruiting for a permanent part time Library Assistant to work in Peterborough.
We are looking for a new Library Assistant to assist in the day-to-day operation and delivery of library services providing high quality customer service to all service users.
Based in Peterborough, this is a part time, permanent role working 26 hours per week. In addition to a salary of £12.21 per hour, we also offer an attractive benefits package including company sick pay, pension scheme, holidays, discounted gym membership and life assurance scheme.
What does the role involve?
* To welcome and greet members of the public and to actively promote the library service including self-service technology and electronic resources
* To lend items to customers and maintain customer records
* To assist in creating a customer-friendly and easy-to-use library environment including shelving and shelf tidying
* To assist users to find the most suitable resources and information for their learning needs including referring them to external organisations
* To assist library users in the use of ICT based services
* To assist or deliver sessions with visiting groups, class visits and events as required and to deliver under 5's story time and rhyme time sessions
* To assist in the promotion of reading including creating displays
* To work effectively within teams and take responsibility for continuously trying to improve the overall performance and to achieve service goals within the 'Cultural' service
What are we looking for?
* 4 GCSE's including English and Maths at grade B or above or equivalent
* Ability to achieve a Library prescribed ICT course to the required level
* Working in libraries/heritage or in a customer related environment
* Working as part of a team
* Addressing challenging situations in an appropriate manner
* Using Microsoft Office and Internet
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £16,507.92 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person