Team: LAL - Houghton Regis Library

Job Family:  Providing  - CBG4
Salary: £20,812 – £21,189 per annum pro rata 

Hours: 23.25 hours per week

Location: Houghton Regis Library

Contract Type: Permanent - Fixed
Closing Date: 24th September 2023
Interview Dates: To be confirmed.  Interviews will be held in person - venue to be advised.

 

About Us:

 

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

 

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

 

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

 

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

 

More about the role:

Houghton Regis Library is more than a place where you can find books, it is a valuable resource for the community and provides a place for members of the public to apply for jobs, research topics of interest and take part in clubs.   

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person able to provide a first-class service to customers. You will deliver a high level of customer service and interact effectively with a wide range of people on a daily basis.  The day-to-day duties include: assisting customers to use our self-service terminals, finding books and information for customers, taking part in promotional activities for both children and adults, and dealing with library stock. You will actively promote and encourage the use of the Library.

 

You will help to deliver a vibrant, high-quality, relevant, and sustainable library service by contributing to Library Strategy priorities, engaging with new and existing customers helping to increase library usage, and supporting the continuing modernization and transformation of this important service.

 

Experience of working with the public in front-line customer service, IT skills (GNVQ level 2 or equivalent), and an interest in books, reading and information are essential. While the experience of working in a library would be advantageous, more importantly, you will bring with you your enthusiasm, great communication skills, and excellent customer service.

 

Although you will be based at one library, you must be able to work flexibly at other libraries if required. This post is 23.25hrs per week, there is a set two-week rota with the following working pattern:

 

Monday           

Tuesday       

Wednesday     

Thursday     

Friday          

Saturday       

Sunday        

       

Week 1   

OFF

 9 - 2pm

 9 - 2pm

 9 - 2pm

 9 - 2pm

 8.30 - 4pm           

 OFF

 26.5hrs

Week 2

OFF

 9 - 2pm

 9 - 2pm

 9 - 2pm

 9 - 2pm

 OFF

 OFF

 20hrs

 

What we can offer you

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

• Generous family friendly policies and practices
• A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
• Friendly and supportive staff networks
• Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
• A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
• Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

 

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

 

Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: Climate change – tackling it and our strategy

 

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this Recruitment Pack

 

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Carly Levingstone at carly.levingstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or on 0300 300 8056

 

For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: Recruitment Team at recruitment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk 

 

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Safeguarding:

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.  

 

Central Bedfordshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve.  Therefore we welcome applications from everyone. In addition we are a  Disability Confident employer, we are working to become a Disability Confident leader in our community.

 

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

 

If you require assistance to apply for our roles, help with writing your CV, interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at ncs@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Our service is confidential, impartial and free for all.