Birmingham City Council
Library Assistant, Other Library Services
Library Assistant, Other Library Services at Birmingham City Council, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, paying £25,614 - £29,071 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £25,614 - £29,071 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
41% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 77a0ff74efe15d3e868c486babb60e02c4893027
About the role
Library Assistant (Mobile Library Services) x2
Permanent
Grade A - £25,614 - £29,071
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
2x positions: 1 x 36.5 hours & 1 x 18.25 hours
Location: Erdington
Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making a difference in local communities? Birmingham Libraries is looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Library Assistant to join our Mobile Library Service, helping bring library resources and information services directly to residents across the city.
About the Role
As a Library Assistant within the Mobile Library Service, you will play a key role in ensuring customers have access to books, information and library services within their communities. Working across a variety of locations, you will support people of all ages and backgrounds while helping to promote literacy, learning and community engagement.
This is a varied and hands-on role that combines customer service, administration, stock management and community engagement. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work directly with residents while supporting the smooth operation of the mobile library service
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who:
What we offer in return…
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application.The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post.Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Reference: 77a0ff74efe15d3e868c486babb60e02c4893027 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Birmingham City Council
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