Overview
Library Assistant – Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 pro rata
Hours per week: 11.25 hours
Interview date: Friday 5 June 2026
Do you love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing? Can you demonstrate an understanding of public library services and the vital role they play in enriching and supporting our communities?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing person to join our team at Malmesbury Library working 11.25 hours per week to help provide a high-quality service for our customers.
As Library Assistant, you will help customers with queries, help them to find books and information and support them with basic IT for those using library computers and other library equipment. You will take part in children’s activities such as ‘rhyme time’ and events/activities for adults, stock work, supporting volunteers and partners, alongside other varied tasks. No two days will be the same and you’ll need to be ready to deal with the unexpected!
You will need to have at least five GCSEs, including English at grade A-C or equivalent and good use of ICT. Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work. Excellent customer service skills or the ability to demonstrate you can provide them is essential, as is a love of books.
Work pattern for this role is: Monday 2:00pm–5:00pm, Tuesday 2:00pm–5:00pm, Friday 9:30am–1:00pm, alternative Saturdays 9:30–13:00pm. The nature of this role means that all hours are office based.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Ashleigh Davies, Library Supervisor at Ashleigh.Davies@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Application criteria
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