Library Work, Jobs in Solihull, Wmd (with Salaries)

Senior Library Assistant (Home Library Service)
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council —Solihull
- £26,824 - £29,540 a year
- Computer literacy
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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Library Customer Advisor
Worcestershire County Council —Redditch
- £3,111 - £20,234 a year
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
Library and Info Asst – Housebound
Coventry City Council —Tile Hill
- £25,185 - £26,403 a year
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- Computer skills
12d
Library Assistant: Sedgley
GLL —Sedgley
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
3d
Library Assistant
Leicestershire County Council —Earl Shilton
- £25,995 - £26,409 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Flexible schedule
1d
Library Customer Advisor (Saturdays)
Worcestershire County Council —Bromsgrove
- £13.26 - £13.47 an hour
- Every weekend
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Part-time Library Assistant, Dudley Library
GLL —Upper Gornal and Woodsetton
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
2d
Interim Hive Library Manager (Maternity Cover)
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £44,746 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Library Customer Advisor
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £24,714 - £25,620 a year
- Part-time
- Front desk
- Employee assistance programme
9d
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The Old Library Leamington Ltd —Leamington Spa
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Library Assistant (Home Library Service)

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council -
Solihull

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Job details

£26,824 - £29,540 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Flexitime
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Free or subsidised travel
Employee discount

Qualifications

Van driver
Driving Licence
Computer literacy
Unloading
English
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office
Client services
Organisational skills
Stocking
Customer support
Customer interaction
Communication skills
Library services

Full job description

Job Introduction

Deliver Books. Build Connections. Make a Difference.

Are you passionate about customer service, community engagement and improving people's lives? Do you enjoy working independently, meeting people from all walks of life and sharing a love of reading?

Solihull Council is looking for a compassionate and motivated Senior Library Assistant to join our Home Library Service team. This rewarding role provides vital access to library services for residents who are unable to visit their local library due to age, disability, illness or other circumstances.

As part of our dedicated team, you'll do far more than deliver books. You'll help reduce isolation, support wellbeing and ensure some of our most vulnerable residents remain connected to their community through reading, information and library services.

About the Role

Working primarily Monday to Wednesday and every Friday, you'll select and deliver library materials tailored to individual customer interests and needs. You'll build positive relationships with customers, provide outstanding service and act as an ambassador for Solihull Libraries within the community.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering books and library resources directly to customers across Solihull.
Driving the Home Library Service vehicle and carrying out routine vehicle checks.
Supporting customers with library resources, services and digital enquiries
Selecting and recommending library stock based on customer preferences.
Maintaining library stock and completing administrative records.
Promoting library services, reader development activities and wider council services within the community.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who combines excellent customer service skills with a genuine desire to support local residents.

You will have:

4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English, or equivalent qualifications Significant customer service experience working with a diverse range of people.
An understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults, including those affected by age, disability or mental health challenges.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
Confidence using ICT, Microsoft Office and digital technologies.
A passion for books, reading and the role libraries play in supporting communities.
A current, valid driving licence and the ability to drive a small transit van.

Working Arrangements

Based at The Core Library, Solihull.
Home Library Service working pattern: Monday to Wednesday between 8:30am and 5:00pm (exact hours confirmed upon appointment).
Additional support for the library transit service on Fridays
This role involves regular lone working, driving and manual handling activities, including loading and unloading library materials.

Why Join Solihull Council?

At Solihull Council, we're committed to delivering excellent services and creating stronger communities. You'll be joining a supportive team where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on residents' quality of life. Working for Solihull we also offer:

Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
A flexitime scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
Family and carer friendly policies
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Alison Tyers, Library Manager (The Core) at [email protected]

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Please be advised that should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early submission of your application to avoid disappointment.

Interviews will be held 10 or 11 September 2026

CV’s will not be accepted for this role

Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

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