Library Service First Point Officers - Oakengates Town Council

Overview

Oakengates Town Council invites applications for the Library Service First Point Officers (15 hours per week). Three permanent, part-time opportunities.

Grade NJC LC1 7-12 (£ 26,403 to £ 28,598) pro rata. Work pattern includes a Saturday on a rota basis.

• answering general and book-related queries, issuing, discharging and shelving books
• promoting library stock
• cash handling
• helping with events and activities
• registering new users
• helping customers in the use of IT via the public access PCs
• delivering the First Point @ services provided in the library

• Knowledgeable about books, online resources and information on the Council website
• Able to work accurately, at times under pressure
• Able to communicate articulately with a diverse range of library customers
• Able to use good questioning skills to comprehend and meet the needs of library customers
• Able to show initiative and a desire for developing new skills

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Anita Cund on  Applications to be returned by email or post to:
Email:
To;
Post:
The Town Clerk, Oakengates Town Council, The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, TF2 6EP
. Telephone:  Application forms should be returned by 12noon on Monday 19 January 2026; interviews will be on Friday 23 January 2026.

Job Description;
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