Community volunteer Work, Jobs in Ilchester, Som (with Salaries)

Library & Information Officer
Somerset Council —Milborne Port
- £3,832 - £3,954 a month
- Weekend availability
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
7d
Trustee (Volunteer Role)
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Taunton
- Leadership
13d
Finance Assistant
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust —Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
- £11,790.30 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Teaching Assistant - Specialist
St Dunstan's School —Glastonbury
- £13.05 - £13.26 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Retail Volunteer (Yeovil)
Barnardo's —Yeovil
- Call to connect
- Administrative experience
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Youth Leader (Yeovil Cadet Unit)
St John Ambulance —Yeovil
10d
Events & Courses Co‑ordinator (DDSL)
Millfield School —Street
- £27,250 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Customer Service Library and Information Advisor
Bath and North East Somerset Council —Midsomer Norton
- £13.69 - £14.35 an hour
- Part-time
Youth Leader (Glastonbury & Street Cadet Unit)
St John Ambulance —Street
10d
Shop volunteer – Romford (South Street)
Cancer Research UK (Volunteer) —Street
Communications Coordinator
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
3d
Support Worker - Female
Sense —Glastonbury
- £13 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
6d
Experience Maker Volunteer - Summer Holidays
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust —Mere
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Employee discount
6d
Youth Leader (Glastonbury & Street Badgers)
St John Ambulance —Street
10d
Teacher - Lower KS2
Birchfield Community Primary School —Yeovil
- From £32,916 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Teaching
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Outreach Officer
The Keep Military Museum —Dorchester
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Military
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
14d
Event Coordinator and Administration Assistant
Somerset Federation of Young Farmers Clubs —Bridgwater
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
1d
Project Manager
Forest of Selwood —Bruton
- £21,000 - £24,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Project management
18h
School Science Technician
St Dunstan's School —Glastonbury
- From £14,391 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
4d
Fundraising Coordinator
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
3d

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Library & Information Officer

Somerset Council -
Milborne Port

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Job details

£3,832 - £3,954 a month
7 days ago

Qualifications

English
English
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 16 Jun 2026

Location: Milborne Port, GB, DT9 5DR

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 30/06/26

A Customer facing role based at Milborne Port Library.

Permanent, 5.63 hours per week based on a 2-week timetable.

- Week 1: Tuesday 2-4.30pm
- Week 2: Friday 8.45am – 1.15pm and Saturday 8.45am – 1pm.

Salary: Grade 14, ranging from £3,832 - £3,954 per annum for 5.63 hours per week.

Role summary

As a Library and Information Officer, you will deliver a welcoming, inclusive library service, supporting a wide range of customers, partners and organisations. You’ll respond to enquiries, help people make the most of digital and self-service tools, and bring libraries to life by planning and promoting engaging activities – all while working closely with volunteers to create a positive and rewarding experience.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused library service, responding to enquiries efficiently across face-to-face, phone and digital channels; Act as the first point of contact, providing a welcoming front-line service to customers, partners and visitors; Resolve customer queries, compliments and concerns, using judgement to escalate issues when needed
Support a wide range of information enquiries, from quick requests to more in-depth research; Promote and support the use of self-service tools, IT systems and digital resources, assisting those who need extra help; Help customers use library services and technology, including computers, devices, bookings and online resources
Promote library services, resources and activities, including books, digital media and events; Plan, deliver and promote engaging library activities both in the library and the community; Inspire a love of reading and support customers to discover books and resources in all formats
Support customers to build digital skills, working with partners and volunteers to deliver activities; Work collaboratively with volunteers and community groups, creating a positive and rewarding volunteering experience
Maintain and present library stock to a high standard, ensuring collections meet local needs; Contribute to service performance by understanding targets and supporting daily operations
Ensure compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements, including data protection and copyright; Work flexibly across libraries, including mobile services, as required; Support day-to-day operations, including cash handling, building setup and safety procedures
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, delivering services that respect and meet the needs of all customers

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; 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
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 creative thinking. Willing to think laterally to resolve issues

Additional Information

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, please contact Paul Hawkings, Library Supervisor at [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request. from [email protected]

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