At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers, shelve books, and promote library resources every Saturday.
- Company: Join the friendly Wiltshire Council team in a welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and training provided.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and to work in a vibrant library setting.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community by helping others discover the joy of reading.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, grades A-C or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 25614 - 26016 £ per year.
Salary: £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata
Hours per week: 4 hours
Interview date: Week commencing 21st September 2026
Do you love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing? Can you demonstrate an understanding of public library services and the vital role they play in enriching and supporting our communities?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, resilient person to join our Melksham Library team to help provide a high-quality service to our customers every Saturday. As a Saturday Assistant, you will assist customers with queries, help them to find books and information, and support them with IT. You will help keep the library looking attractive by shelving, displays and promoting our stock and resources.
Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work. You will need to have at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, grade A - C or equivalent.
Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details: Louise Peerman, Library Supervisor, at Louise.Peerman@wiltshire.gov.uk
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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion: Disability Confident Employer.
Application process: Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.
Library Assistant (Saturday & Evenings) in Melksham employer: Wiltshire
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