Libraries and Archives Apprentice – Westminster City Council
Westminster City Council is recruiting Libraries and Archives Apprentices to join its library service in London.
This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in a public-facing library and archives environment while developing skills in customer service, events, digital resources and library operations.
Job Details
- Job title: Libraries and Archives Apprentice – WCC625072
- Employer: Westminster City Council
- Salary: £29,193 per annum
- Location: Paddington and Pimlico Libraries, London, W2
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract: 2 temporary positions, up to 18 months
- DBS requirement: Enhanced DBS Check
- Politically restricted: Yes
- Closing date: 12 October 2026
- Interview: Date to be confirmed
About the Role
As a Libraries and Archives Apprentice, you will contribute to Westminster City Council’s ambition to provide an inclusive library service where people can read, learn and connect.
The role involves a wide range of customer-facing duties and provides an opportunity to develop experience across library services and day-to-day operations.
Depending on the library location, your responsibilities may include:
- Answering enquiries and providing information to customers
- Signposting customers to relevant facilities and services
- Supporting customers with self-service equipment, PCs and other resources
- Helping people develop confidence and skills to read, learn and connect
- Supporting customers in making informed choices about health and wellbeing
- Helping organise, promote and facilitate events for children and adults
- Supporting library health and safety procedures
- Using IT equipment and following financial processes
- Carrying out routine administrative duties
- Supporting membership processes and stock management
- Helping with timetabling, cash handling and ordering supplies
- Opening and closing the library when required
For further information about the role, applicants should refer to the Job Description provided with the vacancy.
About You
Westminster City Council is looking for an enthusiastic reader and learner who is passionate about sharing their interests with adults and children using the library service.
You should have an interest in areas such as:
- Literature
- Arts and music
- Current affairs
- Technology and the wider connected world
You should also be confident using the internet, applications, platforms, computers and other devices and be able to demonstrate their use to customers.
As this is a public-facing position, you should have excellent communication skills and be friendly and approachable. The council is also looking for someone who can work collaboratively with colleagues, creative partners, stakeholders and people from diverse communities.
Applicants should normally have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. However, candidates who have not yet achieved these qualifications will be supported to develop them while working in the role.
Care Leavers
Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into employment.
Care Leavers seeking their first job who wish to be considered under the council’s scheme will automatically be invited to interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
What Westminster City Council Offers
Westminster City Council describes itself as an inclusive workplace and employer of choice, with a focus on equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
Employees can benefit from a range of flexible working patterns and agile working arrangements.
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The council is also a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Reasonable adjustments can also be considered for candidates invited to interview.
Sponsorship
The vacancy advert does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for this apprenticeship.
Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility and immigration requirements directly with Westminster City Council before applying.
Closing Date
12 October 2026
The council states that it reserves the right to extend or close the vacancy early depending on the number of suitable applications received.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the official Westminster City Council recruitment website.