Job Description

The Role:

If you are committed to providing excellent customer service and can contribute cheerfully and positively to an efficient, high quality library service, then Cheshire East Libraries could be the place for you.



We currently have a 12 month fixed term contract for a Library Assistant at Bollington Library.

About You:

You will need to demonstrate an interest in people, information, books and lifelong learning. You should have a willingness to engage with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience of working in a customer facing environment.



The role involves shelving returned books, issuing items, helping people use the self-service machines and the public access computers, staffing the customer service point, administration, and assisting with events for adults and children, such as our popular RhymeTime and Baby Bounce sessions.



To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

Enhanced annual leave

- Start with an impressive

34 days of annual leave

(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service

Purchase of annual leave -

Want more time off? You can purchase

up to 10 extra days

of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)

Flexible working pattern

- Enjoy a

37-hour standard full-time work week

with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.

There's no credit checks, no deposits

, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease

White goods salary sacrifice scheme -

Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary

Enhanced public pension

- Secure your future with our

career average pension

, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay

Cycle to work scheme -

Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!

Employee assistance programme

- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life

Discounted gym membership -

Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: + Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
+ Off-Peak Racket Sports
+ Athletics Tracks
+ Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!



Should we receive a high volume of applications, the advert may close early.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Macclesfield

Job Category

Libraries and Archives

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 4

Salary Min

25,583 Pro Rata Per Annum

Salary Max

25,989 Pro Rata Per Annum

Hours per week

26.375

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

12 months

Closing Date

26/11/2025

Ref No

E3361
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.



For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Bailey - Library Manager on 01625 374000 or Vicki.Bailey@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.