# Weekend Library Assistant

> Employer: Surrey County Council Location: Ashtead Library, 39 Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BQ. Some work at Epsom, Banstead or Ewell libraries may also

**Employer:** Surrey County Council

**Location:** Ashtead Library, 39 Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BQ. Some work at Epsom, Banstead or Ewell libraries may also be required.

**Hours:** 6 hours per week, working Saturdays

**Contract:** Permanent

**Full-time equivalent salary:** £24,092 per annum

## About the role

Surrey County Council is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join the team at Ashtead Library.

The role is focused on welcoming library users and providing helpful customer service. Day-to-day work may include recommending books, helping people find information or use digital services, preparing displays, supporting library activities and maintaining and processing book stock.

## What the Council is looking for

- Evidence of providing or receiving excellent customer service.
- An understanding of the positive difference community services can make.
- Creative ideas for encouraging more people to use Surrey libraries.
- A positive, flexible and resilient approach when helping people of different ages and backgrounds.

Interviews are planned for 24 October 2026. Shortlisted applicants will receive the interview questions in advance and will be asked to read a short story.

Details were checked against the official vacancy on 28 September 2026. Please use the application link to confirm the latest information before applying.

## Job details

**Deadline:** 11 October 2026

**Salary:** £12.83 per hour

**Contract:** Permanent

**Location:** Mole Valley

[Apply online](https://recruitment.surreycc.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=5916)