Library Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
CPL are currently recruiting a Library Assistant as part of a nation-wide public body contract.
Hours Mon-Sat 18-36 hrs per week
Salary £11.49 p/h
Location - Derry
This a temporary role
Job Description
Under the direction of the line manager the post holder will assist in the delivery of all library services. He/she will be a member of a team of front-line staff providing library services to meet the learning, information, leisure and cultural needs of the local community.
Essential Criteria
1.a minimum of five GCSE/GCE O levels at grades A*-C or equivalent, including English and Maths or equivalent/higher qualification.
2.at least one years’ experience of providing a face to face service to a diverse range of the public, which must include evidence of working with children and older people, in a customer focused environment.
3.experience of using current Information Communication Technology (ICT) for accessing, selecting and using information
4.experience of working in a team environment
5.good oral and written communication skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRAINTS
1.be able to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends as required, both at base and in other service points as required.
2.have no criminal record which would prevent working with children and/or adults at risk.
Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. As partner to Libraries NI, Cpl support the LNI mission to “connect people with information, ideas and experience to foster lifelong learning, inspire curiosity, provide enjoyment and strengthen communities”
Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud
If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £11.49 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Library Assistant roles across CPL Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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