Librarian, Wilmslow SK9

An exciting opportunity has become available to work at Handforth library. If you are committed to providing excellent customer service and can contribute cheerfully and positively to an efficient quality library service, then Handforth library could be the place for you. We currently have a vacancy for a part time Librarian to work 11.25 hours (0.30 FTE) per week.

Work patten: Monday 2.15 - 6pm - Friday 9.45 - 1.30pm and Saturday 9.15 - 1pm

About you

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused individual with experience of working in a public library setting and a clear commitment to the valuable role libraries play within local communities. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills, confidence in the use of digital technologies and library systems, and the flexibility to work across a range of locations if required, including evenings and weekends. An awareness of current developments within public library services, together with experience of planning and delivering activities for adults and children, will be advantageous. As a Librarian, you'll support the delivery of high-quality library services across our libraries and will lead on reader development.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability or experience in supporting the development and delivery of library programmes and initiatives, particularly children's activities.
• A strong commitment to providing high-quality customer service to users of all ages.
• The ability to support access to books, digital resources, and wider Council services.
• Experience of promoting literacy and lifelong learning through events, outreach, and partnership working.
• The ability to manage and maintain library collections and resources effectively.
• The skills to support users in developing digital confidence and capability.
• The ability to deputise for the Library Manager and Senior Library Assistant as required.
• A degree or equivalent qualification and ideally holds a recognised qualification in librarianship and information management or equivalent experience.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave -Want more time off? You can purchaseup to 10 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension- Secure your future with ourcareer average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.

For further information or an informal chat about the role please contact Kathryn Cash, Library Manager at

Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

For any technical enquiries please email