Senior Library Assistant, Stornoway Library (11227) - CNS06518

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Senior Library Assistant, Stornoway Library (11227)
37 hours per week, temporary post
£30,758 - £31,935 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

Required on a temporary basis to cover a staff secondment, the post holder will assist senior staff in delivering a library and information service with particular responsibility for customer services at Stornoway Library.

Applicants must have a good understanding of library and information services, experience of working with a range of IT programmes & software and proven experience of working within a library and information environment. You must also have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, along with the ability to work accurately, prioritise a varied workload and use initiative when resolving or escalating issues.

The role requires a flexible approach to work, including irregular hours, evenings and Saturdays as required.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children and Protected Adults (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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Prìomh Luchd-cuideachaidh Leabharlainn, Leabharlann Steòrnabhaigh (11227)
37 uairean a thìde gach seachdain, obair shealach
£30,758 - £31,935 gach bliadhna (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,997 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna)

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Feumar dòigh-obrachaidh shùbailte san dreuchd seo, a’ gabhail a-steach uairean obrach neo-chunbhalach, air an fhionnairidh agus Disathairne, mar a dh’fheumar.

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Ceann-latha: Diluain 5 Dàmhair 2026

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