Library Assistant, Bibliographic Services (Internal) at East Sussex County Council

Polegate, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

25583.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Communication Skills, ICT Skills, Teamwork, Self-Motivation, Manual Handling, Training, Stock Processing, Stock Maintenance, Logistics

Industry

Government Administration

Description

If you have a passion for service delivery and are keen to learn about the library service, we would like to hear from you. The role involves processing and maintaining stock in our central store and managing specialist stock collections, such as reading groups, music scores and care homes. The work is varied, including the physical sorting of stock in transit between libraries, and computer-based work such as answering enquiries from library staff by email and telephone. You will be working as part of a small and dedicated team, supporting your colleagues to meet the needs of both staff and library visitors. You will also be required to assist your colleagues with opening and closing the building and will be required to travel to libraries to help with stock work and other tasks as required. This vacancy is fixed-term until 01 January 2027 and is eligible for a secondment pending approval of the candidate's current line manager. Rota: Weds 9.30am - 5pm, Thurs 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 5pm We are looking for candidates who: * Have good customer service and communication skills * Have ICT skills and an interest in further development * Work well in a team * Are self-motivated * Can undertake manual handling tasks * Are willing to learn and undertake training as required To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/mze3/~edisp/ucmfa08317216.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. In-person interviews will be held at Eastbourne Library within 2 weeks of the closing date. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003] Our Bibliographic Library Assistants are part of a proactive, self-motivated and flexible team working to deliver services that support front line library staff. For an informal discussion, please contact please contact Carys Caldeira, Stock and Logistics Manager, on 07740 517187. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas]. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The role involves processing and maintaining stock in the central store, managing specialist collections like music scores, and handling physical sorting of stock between libraries. Duties also include computer-based tasks such as answering staff enquiries via email and telephone, and assisting with building opening and closing procedures.