Library Assistant - Storrington Library

Are you passionate about helping people and creating welcoming community spaces? West Sussex Libraries are looking for a friendly, confident, and resourceful Library Assistant to join our high‑performing team at Storrington Library.

£24,796 to £25,185 per annum, £12,398 to £12,592 (pro rata for part time) and entitlement to Saturday Enhancement for working 5 hours 30 minutes, 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Permanent

Part‑time (18.5 hours per week)

Storrington Library, Ryecroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA

Friday 27 February 2026

• Week 1
  • Monday 08:35am – 5:05pm
  • Tuesday OFF
  • Wednesday OFF
  • Thursday OFF
  • Friday 09:00am – 1:00pm
  • Saturday 09:35am – 4:05pm
• Week 2
  • Monday 09:00am – 1:00pm
  • Tuesday 08:45am – 1:00pm
  • Wednesday 08:35am – 5:05pm
  • Thursday 08:45am – 1:00pm
  • Friday OFF
  • Saturday OFF

Storrington Library is located between the historic St Andrew & St Cuthman Church and the Steyning Museum, placing it at the centre of a culturally significant area and offering staff a workplace rooted in strong community heritage.

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individuals who have exceptional digital skills and a genuine passion to make a difference to the local community.

It’s not just about the books! We want someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages.

Library Assistants welcome everyone with a positive attitude and a resilient approach to every request. Providing excellent customer service is central to our library service, creating dynamic and engaging environments. Flexibility, creativity, and initiative are essential qualities for success.

• Being the dedicated go‑to person for customers at the library, passionately helping them with their questions and sincerely guiding them to other services
• Supporting the delivery of a wide range of reading events, including Rhyme Times and author talks
• Using a variety of IT systems and services confidently and effectively, including entering basic data into the library system, such as registering new members
• Responding to enquiries from customers and colleagues, both in person and over the phone
• Helping with reading recommendations
• Creating new themes for book displays
• Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock
• Leading engaging Rhyme Time sessions lasting 30 minutes, inspiring a love of music and language in children through nursery rhymes, songs, action rhymes, musical instruments, and puppets

• 4 GCSEs with 9‑4 / A‑C passes including Maths and English, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience working collaboratively within a team to complete shared tasks
• Digital skills to effectively assist customers, including navigating emails and accessing the library website, app, and eLibrary
• Strong communication and customer service skills to engage effectively with the public
• Good interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage effectively with children, families, and customers of all ages
• Capable of consistently meeting deadlines and adapting to the varied demands of each day, ensuring smooth and effective service
• Skilled in taking initiative and applying sound judgment, while unwaveringly adhering to library practices and procedures

From access to our Employee Assistance Programme to training and development opportunities, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work‑life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

You will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising to 28 days (pro rata for part time) after 5 years’ service, plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme and a range of discounts giving staff access to hundreds of offers.

The reference number for this role is CPP
01286
.

Please ensure that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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