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Are you passionate about books and reading? Would you like to help people get online and navigate the internet? Do you enjoy helping people find the information they need? Do you want to work at the heart of the community providing a vital public service to all?

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.

You will carry out a diverse range of tasks with no two days being the same, helping customers to get the most out of their libraries.

You will be helping customers find specific titles and reserving them, dealing with new membership, signposting customers to websites for information, booking customers on to IT support sessions or author events, preparing and delivering story time and singing sessions for babies and toddlers and encouraging children to join reading activities.

You will also undertake tasks to ensure the smooth running of the libraries: processing new stock using our library computer system, dealing with email and phone enquiries, cashing up and associated processes, unpacking and sorting items arriving in crates from around the city and liaising with contractors arriving on site for maintenance and repairs. Manual handling, display screen equipment, and other training will be given, to ensure tasks are carried out safely.

All posts are not available for job share and availability for all specified sessions is required.

If you haven’t already, then view our recruitment site which has a range of roles here https://www.bristol.gov.uk/work-for-bristol-libraries

Please note that these roles are subject to an Enhanced 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 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.

Guidance for the Fixed Term roles:

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

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

If you have further questions about the posts after reading the Job Description and Person Specification, please e-mail: Tracey Wintle: [email protected].

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, Disabled and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.