About the job

Salary: £24,027 to £24,404 per annum. You will also receive an additional Crawley Allowance and entitlement to Saturday Enhancement to working 7 hours 35 minutes for 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: Crawley Library , Southgate Avenue Crawley, RH10 6HG

Interview Date: Monday 07 April 2025

Crawley is a vibrant and welcoming modern library nestled in a spacious building that features a charming cafe, conveniently located near the heart of the town. This community hub also proudly hosts the Business & Intellectual Property Centre and Employ Crawley.

The library partners with Crawley College, serving as the lending library for all their further and higher education courses, making it an invaluable resource for lifelong learners.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.

It’s not just about the books! We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Knit and Natter and Rhyme Time.

You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as needed.

Rewards and benefits

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.

We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex

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 as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further information

The reference number for this role is CPP01055.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Brenda Pusey at brenda.pusey@westsussex.gov.uk and/or Victoria Roffe at victoria.roffe@westsussex.gov.uk

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at Rosa.Siracusa@westsussex.gov.uk

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

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Job Reference: CPP01055