Library Assistant x2 Fishponds, St George and Hillfields Libraries

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

• Job reference: VAC
  008407
• Date posted: 16/06/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 05/07/2026
• Location:
  
  Fishponds Library, Ground Floor, Robinson House, Hockeys Lane, Fishponds, BS16 3HL
• Salary: BG7 - £26,824 - £28,142 pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Fixed-term, Part-time
• Hours:
  
  12.5 hours per week or 9.5 hours per week
• Term: 18 months or until 14/02/2027
• Job category:
  Libraries, Museums and Archives
• Attachments:
  Job , Person

• 12.5 hours per week – usual pattern:
  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunchtime. Fixed term 18 months.
• 9.5 hours per week – usual pattern:
  Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime, Saturday afternoon. Fixed term until 14/02/2027.

Are you committed to the ethos of public libraries and encouraging people to get the maximum benefit from our library service and facilities? If so, we need customer‑focused people to help run and develop a high‑quality service at various Bristol libraries.

Availability for all specified sessions is required and the role is not suitable for home or hybrid working – you must be physically present in the libraries.

Manual handling, display screen equipment training and other required training will be given to ensure tasks are carried out safely.

Applicants must have a Standard DBS Check.

Qualifications and skills are set out in the attached Person Specification. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria.

Bristol City Council is a Disability Confident employer and values recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any applicant who is disabled and meets the essential criteria is guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves – the council welcomes and encourages applications from young people, Black and racially minoritised, disabled and male candidates who are under‑represented within this service. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information you provide in the application is confidential and used to ensure fair treatment of all applicants.