Apprentice - Library, Archive & Information - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council
Somerset County Council
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Taunton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Why should I choose Somerset County Council?
30 hours per week


Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.


And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.


If you're looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.


What will I be doing?
We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

  • You will work in a team dealing with enquiries and requests serving a diverse range of people, partners and organisations.
  • You will be encouraging the love of reading through a range of promotional activities and events.
  • You will have the opportunity to help and inspire people to learn and have a go with exciting new technology


You will receive comprehensive inhouse training and study for an apprenticeship in Library, Information and Archive Assistant Level 3 with 'Let me play Education' for 18 months.


What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you:

  • Have experience or volunteered in a customer based environment
  • Know your way around Microsoft 365 (especially outlook and word) and are comfortable using databases.
  • Entry requirement for the position are 3 GCSEs including English and Maths Grades A-C/Grades 49
We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.


What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


  • We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Staff discounts in gyms.
  • Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
  • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
  • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council.

It's an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Val Denslow or Allie Ewan, Library Supervisors Telephone


Job Reference:
SCC03920
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