Library Assistant

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Central Milton Keynes Library, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Category:

Children's Services

Service Area:

Children's Services
- Access to Education, Employment and Training

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32days after five  addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Roles are either ‘site based’ or ‘home based’.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

We’re recruiting a Library Assistant to join our Public Libraries team at Milton Keynes City Council.

MKCC Libraries provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where residents can access books, digital resources, information, learning opportunities and community support.

Our team helps people of all ages improve literacy, develop digital skills, access reliable information and connect with their local community. By supporting education, wellbeing and lifelong learning, we contribute to the Council’s priorities and help create stronger, more connected communities across Milton Keynes. The work we do is important because libraries provide free and equitable access to resources and opportunities that help residents thrive.

As a Library Assistant, you’ll play an important part in delivering frontline library services and creating a positive experience for everyone who visits our libraries. You’ll help residents access resources, use library services and take part in activities that encourage reading, learning and community engagement.

Milton Keynes City Council is committed to making our city a better place to live by creating healthier communities, tackling inequalities and supporting residents to achieve their potential.

Our values are simple. We are Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative, and we look for people who share these values in everything they do.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, working in the community and making a difference through excellent customer service.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Work Pattern

You’ll usually work Monday to Thursday, with some Saturday working. In week one, you’ll work 40 hours, including Saturday. In week two, you’ll work 33 hours and have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

This pattern includes one later finish on a Thursday in week two, when you’ll work from 10am to 8pm.

Interviews for this role will be held on 6th October 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

• Promoting the value of reading and helping residents access…