Library Assistant

Salary range:  Grade 2 £29,562 - £30,408 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 18 hours per week 
Location: Croydon

Job title: Library Assistant – (3 part-time, permanent posts, 18 hours per week)

Working Pattern: 

The post will have a set working pattern working full days and will include alternate Saturdays. Libraries are currently open 10-6 Monday to Friday and 9-5 Saturday.

Location: This is a frontline role in libraries and will include some outreach activities. 

We are looking for staff to work

Role 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & alternate Saturdays

Role 2: Mondays, Thursdays & alternate Saturdays

Role 3: Tuesdays, Fridays & alternate Saturdays

All staff will be required travel to any of Croydon’s libraries.

Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about helping people access information, learning opportunities, culture and community services? Do you enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds in a busy, customer-focused environment?

Croydon Libraries is looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused Library Assistants to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality library services that support reading, learning, digital inclusion, wellbeing and community engagement across the borough.

As a Library Assistant, you will be one of the first points of contact for customers, helping them access library services, technology, information and community activities. You will contribute to creating welcoming, inclusive and vibrant library spaces that meet the needs of Croydon's diverse communities.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The ability to contribute positively as part of a team 
• An interest in libraries including understanding the wider role libraries play in supporting communities, wellbeing, learning, culture and inclusion.
• Genuine enthusiasm for engaging with customers of all ages 
• Good digital skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, online systems and library management systems

You can find out more about our libraries and activities here  https://libraries.croydon.gov.uk/bookshelf 

More details of the role, including the role profile & person specification and online application form can be found on Croydon Council’s job search site.

Closing date:  23:55 11^th September 2026