Library Assistant

Bognor Regis, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

About the Job

Salary:

24,027 to 24,404 per annumand Saturday Enhancement for working 7 hours for 1 in 2 Saturdays.


Contract Type:

Permanent


Working Pattern:

Full-time (37 hours per week)


Location:

Bognor Regis Library

,

69 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DE


Interview Date:

Friday 08 August 2025



Bognor Regis is a lively, welcoming library close to the train station and town centre. It boasts a vibrant children's area, a charming garden, cosy study spaces, and bookable meeting rooms.



We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.



It's not just about the books! We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Knit and Natter and Rhyme Time.



You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as needed.

Rewards and Benefits



From access to our Employee Assistance Programme to training and development opportunities, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.



We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here:

Library Jobs - West Sussex





You will benefit from

25

days annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising to 28 days (pro rata for part time) after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent

local government pension scheme

as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.



For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our

Rewards and Benefits page.



Further Information



The reference number for this role is

CPP01152.





For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rebecca Payne at

Rebecca.Payne@westsussex.gov.uk





For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at

Rosa.Siracusa@westsussex.gov.uk



For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk





Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.



Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.



Struggling to apply?

Book onto a Digital Support Session

in a library near you to get help navigating our application form.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.





Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.



We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our

application help

page.



RSi



Job Reference: CPP01152

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3383052
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bognor Regis, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned