Position Overview & Specifications
Salary £20,258 per annum (Pro Rata) | Fixed term until 30th May 2025, Full time, 37 hours per week | Skelmersdale Library
Are you:
- customer focused
- passionate about working with people
- confident in using digital resources
- interested in libraries and their communities
- keen to develop transferrable skills?
If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you!
As an apprentice library assistant you will support the delivery of library and information services to ensure a high quality service, support the delivery of activities and events, assist customers to access online information and resources and encourage use by a wide range of customers.
Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the Library Service and receive appropriate training and support to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective library service. You will work towards gaining the work-based LIAS Assistant (Library, Information & Archive Services) apprenticeship qualification in a timely manner.
You will:
- have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this
- have excellent communication and digital skills
- be able to work with a range of partners and volunteers
- be able to deliver a customer focused service
This is a temporary 2 year post based at Skelmersdale library. The role requires you to work evenings and weekends and at other locations and may also involve lone working. The hours are an average of 37 per week over a 2 week rota and therefore the annual salary quoted will be pro rata.
Please see attached Apprentice Library Assistant Job Description and Person Specification detailing the criteria you need to include within your application.
If you would like an informal discussion or any further information please contact Amy Overum on 01257 517110.
If you have any queries regarding the apprenticeship programme, please call 01772 530505.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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Job Description & Person Specification