The Role

Richmond upon Thames operates a high performing public library service which is well regarded within the community.

Our Library Assistants play a vital role in promoting reading, supporting learning and encouraging our visitors to participate in the rich cultural and community life of Richmond upon Thames.

Library staff pride themselves on the high quality and welcoming service they are able to offer local people. 

As a Library Assistant, you will:

• Multi task in a busy environment
• Work on a customer service desk carrying out a range of duties including Answering enquires and dealing with the issue and return of resources
• Help library users to access a range of IT resources
• Help with the promotion of library stock
• To deliver children’s activities including Tiny Teddies, story time and class visits
• To assist team members with a variety of library promotional activities for adults and children such as author talks
• Helping visitors to access the full range of services provided by the boroughs libraries

You may be required to work in any of our 12 libraries across the borough, so you will need to be flexible in your attitude to work.

We have Full Time and Part Time posts

Full Time 36 hour posts working 4 days every week and every other Saturday

Weekdays from 9.15 – 6.15/7.15

Saturdays from 9.15 – 4.15

A generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays pro rata. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Thursday 30  September

Shortlisting Date: Week of the 4 October

Interview Date: Week of the 11 October

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and

could be subject to change

Applicants will need to address the questions on the application form and attach their latest CV

The shortlisted applicants will have an opportunity to demonstrate how they meet the skills, knowledge and experience requirements  of this role at interview.

Equality Statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

Important Information:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils