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Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Library Assistant Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/384248/5204 Leatherhead Library, Leatherhead, KT22 8DP and Bookham Library, Bookham, KT23 4DQ, United Kingdom £12,526 per annum (pro rata to £25,052 per annum) Part Time Permanent Posted on 16/06/2026 This role has a starting salary of £12,526 per annum (pro rata to £25,052 FTE), based on a 18 hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Leatherhead and Bookham libraries, you will also be required to work at Dorking Library, which is in the same group. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey’s libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities offering something for everyone, and no two days are the same. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning, digital, and health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of our library service, making them busy, lively places to work. Flexibility, creativity, and initiative are key. Your responsibilities will include: Helping with reading recommendations Creating new themes for book displays Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock Leading craft events, Rhymetime, and Storytime sessions Engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies Assisting with or leading activities for both children and adults Lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework . To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and highlight how they align with aspects of our Surrey Way framework? (150 words) Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance. You will be asked to share an idea for a library event and be asked to read a short story. Rota Week 1Week 2MondayBookham, 9:30am-1pmBookham, 2-5pmTuesdayLeatherhead, 9:30am-5pmLeatherhead, 9:30am-5pmWednesdayOffOffThursdayLeatherhead, 9:30am-1pmOffFridayBookham, 2pm-5pmLeatherhead, 2pm-5pmSaturdayOffBookham, 9am-5pmSundayOffOff This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. This may include occasionally covering until 7pm. You may be required to travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Elliott Turner via email or Teams. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/07/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. Interested in applying?