We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and versatile person to join the team at Bedford Central Library to help us deliver a high quality and welcoming service to a diverse range of customers. You will have a flair for working with people as well as being highly organised and able to supervise a team.

Experience of working in a customer service environment is essential, but we welcome applications from all walks of life, who could bring new perspectives to this exciting opportunity.

Modern public libraries are busy and stimulating spaces, open to all members of the community and you will need to be resilient, confident and resourceful to deal with the sometimes complex and challenging issues that can occur as a result.

Flexibility is key in this role as one moment you may be setting up a craft activity for children, the next supporting a customer to find a book, and then dealing with building problem.

Working in a library is an active role which includes carrying books, pushing trolleys, lifting boxes and being on your feet for long periods of time.

Although the job will have a base location which is Bedford Central Library and a regular rota, you will be expected to work flexibly and cover at other local libraries if required. You will be working every Saturday from 11am to 5pm and every Sunday from 10.45am to 2pm.

Closing date 20th September 2024 - Interviews 27th September 2024.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability