The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job detailsJob details Job reference VAC007362 Date posted 22/08/2025 Application closing date 07/09/2025 Location Various Locations Salary BG7: £26,824 to £28,142 pro-rata Package Blank Contractual hours 9.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Libraries, Museums and Archives AttachmentsLibrary Assistants x3 Job descriptionPosition 1: Fishponds, St George and Hillfields libraries – Fixed Term for 18 months, Part Time 9.5 hours per week, Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime, Saturday afternoonPosition 2: Bishopston, Redland and Clifton libraries – Fixed Term until 31st March 2027, Part Time 12.5 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunchtimesPosition 3: Henbury, Southmead and Horfield libraries – Fixed Term for 18 months, Part Time 10.5 hours per week, Monday all day, Tuesday and Saturday lunchtimeAre 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.The posts are not available for job share and availability for all specified sessions is required. The roles are not suitable for home working or hybrid working, as they are required to be physically present in libraries.Manual handling, display screen equipment, and other training will be given, to ensure tasks are carried out safely.All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Standard Disclosure 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 and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.Please note Bristol City Council does not accept CV applications, you must apply via the Bristol City Council website.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.For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.If you would like more information regarding these posts, please email Hayley Cantle and Paul WellsBristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.Job title Library Assistants x3 Job reference VAC007362 Date posted 22/08/2025 Application closing date 07/09/2025 Location Various Locations Salary BG7: £26,824 to £28,142 pro-rata Package Blank Contractual hours 9.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Libraries, Museums and Archives Attachments Job descriptionPosition 1: Fishponds, St George and Hillfields libraries – Fixed Term for 18 months, Part Time 9.5 hours per week, Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime, Saturday afternoonPosition 2: Bishopston, Redland and Clifton libraries – Fixed Term until 31st March 2027, Part Time 12.5 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunchtimesPosition 3: Henbury, Southmead and Horfield libraries – Fixed Term for 18 months, Part Time 10.5 hours per week, Monday all day, Tuesday and Saturday lunchtimeAre 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.The posts are not available for job share and availability for all specified sessions is required. The roles are not suitable for home working or hybrid working, as they are required to be physically present in libraries.Manual handling, display screen equipment, and other training will be given, to ensure tasks are carried out safely.All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Standard Disclosure 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 and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.Please note Bristol City Council does not accept CV applications, you must apply via the Bristol City Council website.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.For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.If you would like more information regarding these posts, please email Hayley Cantle and Paul WellsBristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
