Library Assistant x2 - East Bristol

1x  Junction 3 and St Pauls Libraries
Part Time - 15.5 hours per week. Usual work pattern: Monday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, Friday all day, Saturday afternoon.
Fixed term (until 01/12/2027)

1x  East Bristol (working across libraries in the East of Bristol)
Part Time - 30 hours per week. Usual work pattern: Monday afternoon and evening, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday all day, Friday all day, Saturday all day.Fixed term (until 12/11/2026)

Are you committed to the ethos of public libraries and encouraging people to get the maximum benefit from our library service and facilities?

If so, then we want you to come and join our friendly team. We need customer-focused people to help us run and develop a high-quality service at various Bristol libraries.

The posts are not available for job share and availability for all specified sessions is required. The roles are not suitable for home working or hybrid working, as they are required to be physically present in libraries.

Manual handling, display screen equipment, and other training will be given, to ensure tasks are carried out safely.

Please note that this role is subject to an Standard DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Please note Bristol City Council does not accept CV applications, you must apply via the Bristol City Council website.

If you would like more information regarding these posts, please email Paul Wells Paul.Wells@Bristol.gov.uk

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled/ and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.