Senior Library Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit part time Senior Library Assistants to work at our Community Libraries in Knowle and Dickens Heath.
The focus of Solihull libraries has really changed and we now serve as multi-media information hubs for the whole community. As a Senior Library Assistant you will be at the forefront of delivering and promoting a range of services to customers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
You will be involved in dealing with enquiries, assisting customers with using digital technology and delivering library based activities. You will also be responsible for supervising small numbers of staff.
To be successful in the role you will ideally have previous public library experience but more importantly it will be your significant face-to-face customer service experience that will set you apart. You will also be able to
- demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the role that libraries play in the community;
- work effectively in a team environment;
- use your initiative and problem solving skills to respond to complex customer enquiries;
- demonstrate experience and confidence in using Information and digital technology;
- deliver activities to a range of customers including children and young people;
- Work Saturdays and have a flexible approach to working hours and location.
Although these posts are based at Knowle and Dickens Heath Libraries you will be required to work at other Solihull Libraries across the borough in order to fulfil the needs of the service.
In return we offer you a varied and interesting role with working hours which may support you in achieving a positive work life balance.
Closing date: 12th February 2023
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21.25 per week
Salary: £22,777.00-£25,409.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SOL5101
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Library Assistant roles across Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council'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 General.
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 £22,777 - £25,409 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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