Community service officer Work, Jobs in Chard, Som (with Salaries)

Library & Information Officer
Somerset Council —Chard
- £16,336 - £16,857 a year
- Weekend availability
- Remote
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
6d
Climate and Sustainable Place Officer
Taunton Town Council —Taunton
- £31,537 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- No degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £19,822 - £22,112 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
11d
Community Health and Engagement Officer (CHEO)
Millbrook Healthcare Group Ltd —Exeter
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Governance Service Delivery Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £20,291 - £22,513 a year
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d
Digital & Communications Officer (Part-Time)
Surf Life Saving GB —Exeter
- Up to £24,785 a year
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Travel Trainer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £17,560 - £19,014 a year
- First Aid Certification
- Mentoring
- IT
- Annual leave
Rent and Service Charge Officer
Walsall Housing Group —Street
- £36,793 - £39,539 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
6d
Employment Support Officer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Membership Officer
Surf Life Saving GB —Exeter
- £24,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
10d
Team Manager - Gaining Access
LiveWest —Clyst Honiton
- £42,400 - £47,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Trainee Progress and Assessment Coordinator
V/Line —Street
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
5d
Neighbourhood Officer - Estates
Mid-Devon District Council —Tiverton
- £31,537 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Annual leave
5d
Property Surveyor based in South West
MHA —Glastonbury
- £55,105 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
13d
Marketing Officer
Bridgwater Town Council —Bridgwater
- £29,064 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
11d
Senior Education Engagement Officer
Somerset Council —Bridgwater
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
12d
Community Training Volunteer (Gloucestershire)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust —Exeter
- Part-time
Lead Ranger
National Trust —Exeter
- £35,045 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Casual Court & Tribunal Security Officer
OCS Group —Taunton
- £13.03 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Facilities Officer
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
10d

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Library & Information Officer

Somerset Council -
Chard

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Job details

£16,336 - £16,857 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

English
English
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 15 Jun 2026

Location: Chard, GB, TA20 2YA

Company: Somerset Council

Based in Chard Library

Closing date: 29/06/2026

An average of 24 hours per week based on a two week timetable

WK 1:

Mon 9.30 – 3.00, Tues 9.30 – 3.00, Weds closed, Thurs 9.00 – 3.00, Fri 9.30 – 2.45

WK 2:

Mon 9.30 – 3.00, Tues 9.30 – 3.00, Weds Library closed, Thurs 9.00 – 3.00, Fri 9.30 – 2.45, Sat 9.05 – 12.35

This is a customer facing role so home working is not possible

Salary: £16,336 - £16,857 per annum.

Role summary

You’ll be delivering high quality customer focused library services, responding to customer enquiries efficiently and competently. You will be providing a customer centred service to a diverse range of people, partners and organisations, responding to a wide range of library and information enquiries. You will provide support enable access to self-service tools and digital services, and work alongside volunteers to provide a positive library experience.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, customer focused library services, responding to customer enquiries efficiently and competently.
Provide front line reception support within Library Hub buildings and be the first point of contact for customers and partner organisations working within the Hub building.
Provide a welcoming customer service, responding to individuals face to face, by telephone or by email. Offer resolutions immediately where possible, or escalate issues where appropriate.
Respond to a wide range of enquiries and promote the use of all self-service tools, supporting those unable to help themselves.
Assist customers to use the People’s Network computers e.g. printing, scanning and accessing email accounts.
Make customers aware of, and promote, Library Service resources. Proactively plan, deliver and promote library activities.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

Able to share knowledge with colleagues, customers, partners and others. Co-operative and open with colleagues, sharing information and checking understanding.
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at level 4 (grade C) including English and Maths.
Copes with competing deadlines and is able to prioritise work.
Adopts a flexible approach to support others including work experience placements and volunteers.
Will work flexibly including evenings, weekends and is willing to travel between libraries.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels. And is numerate.
Demonstrates good listening skills and ability to check understanding.
Demonstrates ability to assess risk and manage conflict and/or challenging behaviour.
Works with and supports a range of public service providers and community/voluntary groups.
Able to respond to and work with colleagues from other teams, volunteers, partners or external organisations in a positive, proactive way to deliver service initiatives.
Provides support to team and prepared to take personal responsibility for premises and/or resources to meet local service needs.
Develops and follows procedures and independently implements routine tasks accurately, consistently and efficiently. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative.
Actively promotes Library services to all users via a range of communication channels. Able to use a variety of IT programmes, and digital medias to promote the vision and outcomes of the service.
Able to demonstrate a positive approach to day-to-day work.
Able to remain calm and courteous in all situations.
Ability to manage and embrace change.
Takes responsibility for own learning and personal development.
Able to be co-operative and open minded.

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the attributes and library needs of particular user groups and community groups.
Promotes volunteering opportunities within the library.
Demonstrates an ability to set up eye catching displays within the library in order to promote stock and activities.
Able to use presentation skills to display Library resources.
Demonstrates creative thinking. Willing to think laterally to resolve issues.

Additional Information

25 days of annual leave (pro-rata, additional to bank holidays)

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Jon Wood, Library Manager, on 07976698431 or via email [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.

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