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London Borough of Barnet

Weekend & Evening Library Assistants

Barnet Council
Office & Professional
Office & Professional
Negotiable
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Description

Location
Various locations across the London Borough of Barnet, including Edgware Library, Finchley Church End Library, and Golders Green Library.

Hours
Weekend and evening shifts: Saturdays (3 to 7 hours per week) and Thursday evenings (3 hours). Specific vacancies include 7 hours on Saturday at Edgware and Finchley Church End Libraries, and 3 hours on Thursday evening at Golders Green Library.

Salary
£31,158 per annum (pro-rated for part-time hours)

About the Role
This role involves welcoming library customers and identifying their individual needs to provide a quality service that enables full use of library facilities. You will assist customers with self-service equipment and other library systems, help produce resources and guidance for customers during volunteer-supported and technology-enabled opening hours, and support the delivery of library events and activities. You will work under the direction of the Library Customer Services Manager or Assistant Library Customer Services Manager to ensure agreed standards of service are met.

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a vibrant borough with excellent schools, thriving town centres, extensive green spaces, and diverse communities. The council is committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and inclusivity, striving to make Barnet an even better place to live and work. Staff embody values of Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, and Collaborative in all they do.

Additional Information
Barnet Council supports flexible working arrangements including part-time, compressed hours, hybrid working, and job sharing to promote a healthy work-life balance. The council is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding vulnerable groups. All appointments are subject to a six-month probationary period and thorough recruitment checks.

Requirements

Experience
Knowledge of library services is desirable but not essential. Good customer care skills are required.

About you
Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to support colleagues in delivering library services to customers. Enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified for this role, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Expiry date: 09/08/2026
Weekend & Evening Library Assistants
Company:
Barnet Council
Job Type:
Part-time, Entry Level
Location:
London Borough of Barnet