logo

Libraries Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
24/09/2026
Advert End Date:
07/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£27,274.00 - £27,709.00 (pro rata for part time positions)
Hours per week:
16
Job Category:
Libraries
Vacancy ID:
300741
Employment Location:
A requirement to work flexibly to a rota at different service locations within the borough of Redcar and Cleveland will be part of the role.
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
7 Oct
Further Information
Join Our Team !

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Library Service, part of the wider Growth, Enterprise and Environment Directorate. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Library Assistant – 16 hours per week
Please note: this role includes working every Saturday, with the remaining hours worked across weekdays.

We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic individuals who want to be part of our newly developed and evolving Library Service. If you’re motivated by delivering innovative, high-quality services to the community, we’d love to hear from you.

As a key member of our front-facing team, you will ideally bring experience from a library or customer service environment. You should also have some experience in planning, promoting, and delivering engaging events and activities.

We’re looking for someone who can work well within a team but is also proactive and self-motivated as we continue to develop and enhance our service offer.

This role requires flexibility, including working to a rota and covering different library locations across the Redcar and Cleveland area.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Chris Di-Niro, Libraries Manager – (01642) 444337

The interview process may include a range of activities such as an interview, assessment centre, role play, and group exercises.

We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including
  • Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
  • Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
  • Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
  • A range of Staff Network groups
For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards
Organisation Logo