At a Glance
- Tasks: Support library services, promote reading, and run engaging community events.
- Company: Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing through libraries.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days of leave, flexible perks, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and connection with colleagues.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, motivated, and great with people; digital skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Working Pattern: Part time
Working Arrangement: Saturday 10am - 4pm
Interview Date: Monday 27th July 2026
About the Role: As a Library and Digital Apprentice/Advisor, you will be working as part of a busy team delivering services across several libraries in the borough. The role of the library service is to deliver against our Universal Offers developed for public library services which are:
- Reading
- Information and Digital
- Culture and Creativity
- Health and Wellbeing
These core promises shape the services we offer, and therefore the role of Library and Digital Apprentice/Advisor. You will promote and encourage the benefits of reading for pleasure and help support people when loaning, returning or renewing items, as well as searching for and reserving stock.
You will play a key role in developing and running a wide range of activities and events across libraries, including children's activities such as Storytime and Rhymetime, craft activities and themed events during school holidays. You will also support a variety of adults/focused groups such as Art, Crafts and Reading and facilitate special events such as author talks and theatre productions.
You must be digitally aware and able to assist customers with requests for information and signposting services, as well as providing customers hands-on support to get online. You will be responsible for promoting and contributing to all our online and social media resources and will play a part in our back-office processes and procedures which are vital for maintaining a successful library service (such as stock management and banking). You will also help us to support our library volunteers who are part of our team and provide invaluable support to our busy service.
About You: Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be enthusiastic, motivated and have a strong desire to work with customers. You will also be a team player, able to work under pressure and using your own initiative. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills plus a positive attitude. You will need to be numerate, literate, flexible and pro-active.
Benefits:
- Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
- Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working.
- Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
- Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
- Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and Tea and Talk sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
- Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Lets Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
- Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
Key Information: Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we'll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and a medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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Make an Impact. Apply Today: If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.
We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at recruitment@trafford.gov.uk.
After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a values-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.
