Library Assistant

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We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Libraries, is an excellent team player, who is eager to learn and who thrives working in a fast-paced customer focused environment.

 The successful candidate will be:

• Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers
•  Excellent at multi-tasking, efficient, happy to work under pressure & confident with working alone if required.
• Able to promote our services.
• Confident in using IT (training will be given on specific library systems)
  
  Library experience is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service elsewhere.
  
  Please note:
• Some evening and weekend working may be required, with the need for flexibility on occasions to suit the needs of the service.

 What we offer you.

• 25 days of annual leave – pro rata (plus an additional 5 with 5 years of continuous service)
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free online health and exercise sessions 

Provisional Interview Date: 11th December 2025

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.