At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers, manage library stock, and organise children's activities in a fun environment.
- Company: Join Gloucestershire County Council's dynamic team at the newly refurbished Fairford Library.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, career development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and access to employee support networks.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a vibrant and engaging workplace.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for libraries.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 27694 £ per year.
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Location: Fairford Library
Salary: 26,403 - 27,694 per annum (pro rata)
Hours per Week: 9.5
Contract Type: Casual
Closing Date: 19/07/2026
This post is not open to job share.
About the team/role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the newly refurbished Fairford Library as a Library Assistant. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a sense of fun to help develop what we offer to our customers.
Our Library Assistants are the public face of the Library Service, making sure that our customers have access to all of the services that libraries provide. This will include helping them choose and issue books, maintaining the stock in the library, signposting to advice services and providing children's activities. We're looking for someone who can work independently and with colleagues and volunteers, handle money and think on their feet.
Week 1: Monday 10-5, Tuesday OFF, Wednesday OFF, Thursday OFF, Friday OFF, and Saturday 9.30-1= 9.5hrs
Week 2: Monday 10-5, Tuesday OFF, Wednesday OFF, Thursday OFF, Friday OFF and Saturday 9.30-1.00=9.5hr
About You
The successful applicant should have and be able to demonstrate in their personal statement:
- Excellent and proven customer service experience;
- Be a team player with strong communication and organisational skills;
- Have experience of working with or organising events for children;
- Strong ICT skills;
- A knowledge of the services libraries offer and the role libraries play in the community.
At Gloucestershire County Council, we are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the services we provide to the people of the county. We strive to support our local communities and all of those who live within them and the key to providing that service is the energy, skills and dedication of the people who work for us.
About Us
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
How to apply
If you feel you have the skill, desire and experience required to make a positive difference; we would love to have you join us. Please continue to apply by clicking the Apply Now button.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Library Assistant - Job Profile
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a customer facing role must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
Library Assistant, Casual in Norton employer: Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With flexible hybrid working options and opportunities for professional growth, staff are encouraged to develop their skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in care.
Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County Council Recruitment Team
