Job Description

Position reference: 50119250/738241

Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: Communities

Salary

: 24,796 - 25,185 pro rata

Working Arrangements

: Wed, Thu, Fri, 5:20 hrs per day

Hours per week

: 16

Contract type:

Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch

.

See our range of Employee Rewards:

Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date

: 22/08/2025 at 23:59

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Communities team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.

Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.

If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.

We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make

Barnsley the place of possibilities

.

Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

Barnsley Libraries serve as vibrant community and digital hubs, anchoring the council's presence across various locations within the borough. We are dedicated to developing an exciting programme of events and activities designed to attract and engage both residents and visitors. Our libraries not only fulfil statutory functions but also serve as places of learning and culture, offering a diverse stock of books and other media.



We are proud that Barnsley Libraries have been nationally recognised through our National Portfolio status, awarded by Arts Council England from April 2023. We are one of only sixteen library services in the country to receive this prestigious recognition. Over the past two years, we have delivered innovative cultural experiences such as the Barnsley Book Festival and Library Lates, which include craft workshops, author talks, live performances, and bespoke artist commissions.



To continue delivering our high-quality public services, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Bibliographic Service as a Bibliographic & Requests Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the management of our stock of books and other media. Your duties will include receiving and cataloguing new stock, handling public requests for specific items within our catalogue, helping to source items beyond our collection, and managing withdrawn stock and disposal.



We are looking for team players with a keen eye for detail who can work flexibly to prioritise their workload based on the needs of the service. You must be able to work at a fast pace; a reasonable level of physical fitness is also required (to be able to lift and transfer stock items).



Barnsley Council is a high-performing organisation with clear and tangible ambitions for its residents, communities, and stakeholders. Our 2030 vision is for Barnsley to be the place of possibilities. If you believe this role is the right fit for you, please complete the online application form, detailing how you meet the criteria for the job.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile:

Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile:

Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your

application form how you meet the required criteria.


We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.


We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.



CV's are not accepted for this role.



At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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