Assistant Librarian
Looking for a part-time, term time only library role that makes a real difference to students' learning experience?
Chichester College Group is seeking an Assistant Librarian to join our friendly Library team. Based at our Chichester campus, you will help deliver an outstanding library service, support students and staff, and work with curriculum teams to develop library resources, information skills and learning support services.
As our Assistant Librarian, you will:
• Oversee the cataloguing of printed books and support effective stock management.
• Develop and promote library stock and services through collaboration with curriculum teams across the campus.
• Provide excellent front-line customer service on the enquiry and circulation desks.
• Support the delivery of library inductions, information skills sessions and electronic learning resources.
What we can offer you in this role:
• The opportunity to support student success and enhance the learning experience across the College.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative Library team.
• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, helping to change lives through learning.
What you will bring to the role:
• Experience working in a customer-focused library environment.
• Education to degree level.
• A librarianship or information management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) would be advantageous.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term- Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
The working pattern for this role will be: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 2.00pm, 36 working weeks per year, paid for 43.2 weeks.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Frances Fryer, College Librarian, at frances.fryer@chichester.ac.uk
Closing Date
21-09-2026
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ID
321883
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Type
Part Time (All Year) - Permanent
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Location
Chichester, West Sussex
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Hours & Weeks
25 hours, 36 working weeks, paid for 43.2 weeks
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Salary Description
Pro rata of £26,695 - £27,242 per annum (i.e. £14,984.72 - £15,291.77)
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Job Function
Library and Learning Resources Centre
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Interview Process
Interview:
7 October 2026 -
Closing Date
21-09-2026
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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit our FAQs.
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. A self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations is also required for staff working in the First Steps Childcare Group or the Chichester College Sports Centre. It is an offence to apply for any of our positions if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.