Job Description

GLL is looking for a part time Library Assistant to join the team at West Wickham Library (18 hours a week). If you have the skills and ambition to work as a Library Assistant there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Library Assistant job, it's a career.





West Wickham Library is very busy, giving access to a wide variety of collections and resources including books, periodicals, CD and DVD loans and public computers/internet access. This is an exciting time to join our team as we improve and promote the library's services to the local community, whether it's our valued existing users or widening the offering to a new group of customers.

What you will do

Work as part of the team to ensure the smooth operation of the library

Provide warm welcome and genuine service to all customers, providing guidance and support on how to get the optimum results from their visit

Fully participate in and engage in the any training provided.

Support library activities

Assist customers with IT

What you need:

Experience working within the libraries or a customer facing role

Evidence of making a difference to customers

Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills

A real focus on customer service.

Passion and personality

Be a great team player

In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provide

A salary of 25,998 per annum (36 hours a week pro rata) This role is part time18 hours a week (12,999 per annum) Pension schemes Ride to work scheme Discounted membership at our leisure centres The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events Career pathways Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best


If you have the expertise and flexible approach needed to be a success in this role, apply now.

About GLL:

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we're having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.


We offer two different types of work arrangements:


+ A permanent employment contract - part time and full time
+ A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker poolIf you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.


So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.


Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.


However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives.


We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.


All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres.