Library Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Knowsley Library Service has branches in Huyton, Kirkby, Halewood, Prescot and Stockbridge Village. The service lends books and resources to customers, supports them with access to computers and information, and provides activities to young people and adults.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated person to apply for the role of Library Assitant with Knowsley Library Service.
You will have proven experience of working in a modern library service or simillar environment. The successful applicant will be required to sustain our current high levels of customer satisfaction, and be able to demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the development of the service to maximise its potential.
Key areas of involvement will be:
- Reader development
- Information and Digital support
- Health and wellbeing
- Culture and creativity
Good customer care, communication, and organisational skills are essential. You must have a good general education and have experience in supporting customers in the use of IT resources. you should have a good knowledge of books and reading, and must be able to work as part of a team.
For an informal discussion, please call Jan Moore -Principal Librarian on 0151 443 2090.
How to apply
Please apply online by clicking the link below. Please note applications cannot be considered without the completion of the form in full
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: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Library Assistant roles across Knowsley 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 Regional Agencies.
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 £21,575 - £21,968 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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