Lifelong Learning Library Adviser

Role Summary

Lifelong Learning Library Adviser - fixed term until 30/06/2026

Location:

North West, City of Edinburgh Council

Salary: £26,337 - £28,835 (pro-rata for part-time)

Hours:

6.75 per week, 52 weeks – Post is Saturday only.

Our libraries are at the heart of their communities. Members of staff work with their community to help create a thriving place to live and to help reduce poverty and inequality. We support users to develop their digital skills, and we help them get the information and advice they need. Our staff encourage babies and children to develop their language and reading ability through programmes like Bookbug and Read, Write Count.

We help those of all ages in the community who struggle with loneliness by providing them with a place to meet and connect. We provide a full range of books and other resources to help everyone to live, learn and work.

• Deliver excellent customer service and understand the needs of different parts of the community.
• Engage with and support young people, maintaining a positive, safe and trusted environment.
• Support users to develop digital skills and access information and advice.
• Encourage babies and children to develop language and reading through programmes.
• Assist those struggling with loneliness by providing a place to meet and connect.

• Any youth engagement experience will be welcomed.
• Experience of working with children or protected adults under the PVG Scheme is required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required for those who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years.