Job Introduction
Join the School Library Service (SLS) as a School Library Service Assistant. In this varied role, you’ll provide administrative and customer support, helping schools access high-quality resources and services that support the curriculum and pupils’ development.
You’ll work closely with colleagues and customers to manage resources, coordinate visits and carry out deliveries, maintain records and promote our services, while also building strong relationships with schools. This is a hands-on role combining administration, customer service and stock management, giving you the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of the service.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and bookings face-to-face, over the phone and by email.
- Build strong relationships with schools through regular communication, visits and by promoting the full range of SLS services.
- Manage and maintain library stock, including selecting, preparing, delivering and organising resources both in the centre and in schools.
- Carry out a range of administrative tasks, including record-keeping, ordering, and booking visits to schools
What we’re looking for:
- A genuine interest in children’s literature and education.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Highly organised and comfortable using Office 365 applications.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Why join us?
- Be part of a service that directly supports education and promotes a lifelong love of reading
- Make a meaningful impact by helping schools create engaging library spaces that support learning and development
- Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- A competitive benefits package that includes occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.