Vacancies

Vacancies

We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

Whether you’re interested in front-line library services, community engagement, administration, or IT, there’s plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference in your community.

Available Roles

We offer a variety of opportunities across Devon and Torbay, including:

  • Library Roles – Providing excellent customer service and fostering community connections

  • Outreach & Engagement Roles – Helping to bring our services to more people in creative and innovative ways

  • Business Support & Administration – Keeping our organisation running smoothly behind the scenes

  • IT & Digital Services – Enhancing the digital experiences of our library users

Current Vacancies

Building Support Assistant (Job ref: BSA004)

Salary: £21,153.42 per annum (£26,415 FTE)
Hours: 29.63 hours per week (working pattern below)
Location: Newton Abbot Library
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7th October 2026
Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026 at Newton Abbot Library (Passmore Edwards Centre)

The customer focused Building Support Assistant at Newton Abbot Library helps create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who uses the library, as well as being flexible and organised.

As Building Support Assistant, you will be responsible for opening and closing the building, conducting regular safety patrols, performing general basic maintenance, setting up rooms and being reactive to building needs, as agreed with the Centre Manager. This job-share role includes organising and dealing with contractors on site carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance, general porterage duties including the receipt and distribution of deliveries setting up rooms for hire, operation and maintenance of site security systems, including dealing with anti-social behaviour and providing friendly, helpful customer care to support the smooth running of the library.

Working Pattern:

Week 1 (26.25 hrs)
Monday: 8:30am – 6:15pm (8.75)
Tuesday: 8:30am – 6:15pm (8.75)
Wednesday: 8:30am – 6:15pm (8.75)

1hr unpaid break each day

Week 2 (33 hrs)
Monday: 8:30am – 6:15pm (8.75)
Tuesday: 8:30am – 6:15pm (8.75)
Wednesday: 8:30am – 6:15pm (8.75)
Saturday: 8:30am – 4:15pm (6.75)

1hr unpaid break each day

Total Weekly Average: 29.63 hours

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Lynn West, Centre Manager on lynn.west@librariesunlimited.org.uk or on 07976 584728.

How to Apply
When you are ready to apply, please:

  1. Download and complete the below Personal Details Form, and email alongside your CV to jobs@librariesunlimited.org.uk before the closing date;
  2. Complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring form available here.

Personal Details Form – BSA004
Recruitment Pack
Job Description