Stock & Systems Assistant

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Eastern Annexe, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8SS

Salary: £25,191 - £25,590per annum(pro rata for part time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th July 2026

Interview Date(s): First Interview: 18th August 2026 – Online via Microsoft Teams; and Second Interview: 27th August 2026 – In Person (venue to be confirmed)

Do you have a positive work ethic and enjoy following processes and procedures, with accuracy and attention to detail?

We have an opportunity within Leicestershire Library Service for a Stock & Systems Assistant to join our Stock & Systems Team. This permanent, part-time role is based at Eastern Annexe at County Hall, Glenfield.

The role requires the provision of efficient and effective clerical and administrative support, and data processing for the day-to-day operations managing the stock, materials and systems within the Library Service; as well as a keen attention to detail to follow business processes meticulously and accurately.

The role also requires manual dexterity for warehouse working, to receive and receipt library book stock and stationery materials, before picking and packing for onward distribution to individual library sites.

About You:

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Good general education up to GCSE standard/equivalent and knowledge of the book trade.
• Experience of general office procedures such as filing, photocopying, servicing and distribution responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and keen focus to follow business processes, managing calendar spikes and seasonal projects.
• Positive approach, working well under pressure against timescales to delivery high level of customer services - a team player able to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.
• Importance of confidentiality (GDPR) and responsible for protecting and managing information safely and reporting breaches in line with Council policies.
• Experience of work-based computer applications, including clerical operations and data processing such as catalogue and database management, creating, importing, and updating records, and preparation of statistical information as required to support the effective management of the service.
• Ability to relate, converse and consult with internal and external customers from a wide range of backgrounds with accurate spoken and written English.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Sheila Raaff - Stock & Systems Officer - Sheila.Raaff@leics.gov.uk & Tel: 01163051469 or

Jilly Cunnington - Digital & Systems Development Manager - Jilly.Cunnington@leics.gov.uk & Tel: 01163058151

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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