East Ham Senior Library Assistant

East Ham Senior Library Assistant

£30,288 – £31,611 per annum

Newham Libraries is an ambitious library service that plays a pivotal role in improving the quality of life of our residents. The service is well placed within the Council and works closely with Public Health and other services. Key priorities are ensuring that our book stock is representative and relevant, encouraging Reading for Pleasure for all, developing our Digital Lending offer, building on our innovative Summer Reading Challenge, developing our Under 5s offer, and delivering a high‑quality library experience across ten libraries in the borough.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with transactions, shelving of books, and book displays.
• Provide digital assistance and basic digital skills sessions.
• Give information provision and sign‑posting.
• Run or support events and activities, including Under 5s storytimes.
• Promote books and reading.
• Support outreach activities or resident forums when required.
• As duty managers, open and close buildings, take bookings and payments, oversee staff activity, and carry out cashing up/banking functions.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer care skills and experience.
• Passion for the role of libraries and a genuine love of reading and books.
• Experience in libraries or similar customer‑focused environments.
• Enjoyment of STEM and digital engagement.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Experience running activities.
• Enjoyable working with the public.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti‑racist environment for all. When you apply for a position at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

“Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than two A4 pages why and how you meet the criteria for this role.”

Closing date: 11th January 2026