Surrey County Council
Library Assistant
Library Assistant at Surrey County Council, based in Camberley Library, Knoll Road, paying £12,939 - £25,879 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £12,939 - £25,879 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Camberley Library, Knoll Road
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
57% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 6245
About the role
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Details: N/A Salary: £12,939 per annum (pro rata to £25,879 FTE) Working Hours: 18 hours per week Location: Camberley Library, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey Closing Date: 22/11/2026 Job Category: Libraries Directorate: Resources Service: RES - Cultural ServicesJob Introduction
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £12,939 per annum (pro rata to £25,879 FTE), based on a 18 hour working week.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Camberley Library, you will also be required to work at Frimley Green and Lightwater Libraries.
Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey’s libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff)
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Role
Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities offering something for everyone, and no two days are the same. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning, digital, and health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful.
Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of our library service, making them busy, lively places to work. Flexibility, creativity, and initiative are key.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Helping with reading recommendations
- Creating new themes for book displays
- Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock
- Leading craft events, Rhymetime, and Storytime sessions
- Engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies
- Assisting with
Reference: 6245 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via Surrey County Council
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