Job description
Yaxley Library is a vibrant, busy library set in the heart of the local community. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and versatile person to create a welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers. You will be excellent at multi-tasking, proactive, quick and efficient and enjoy working under pressure. The role involves working closely with volunteers and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently is essential.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact [email protected]
There will also be an informal drop in session in Yaxley Library on Saturday 13th May from 10-11am.
What will you be doing?- You will be passionate about what public libraries can offer, and able to promote our services.
- Although there is plenty of routine work, there are many opportunities to be creative.
- Training will be given on specific library systems, but an ability to work with IT is assumed.
Although library experience is an advantage, we would also like to hear from candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service skills in other contexts.
Please note that library work can be physically demanding.
About youYou will:
- Be confident working on your own using your initiative.
- Have excellent communication and digital skills.
- Be able to work with volunteers.
- Be able to quickly master the varied aspects of library routines, including front line customer care, using the library management system, the self-service machines, handling cash, stock requests and stock circulation procedures.
- Be confident working on your own and using your initiative.
To be considered for this post you must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria for this role.
About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
Our benefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible working
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme