Assistant Prison Librarian
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Prison Librarian REF: 2519
SC5: 34359 pa rising in annual increments to 35892 pa inc
Part-Time (24.5 Hours)
Permanent Contract
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Councilwe have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth.To deliver on these ambitions we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Prison Library team consists of this role and the Prison Librarian. There is also regular support from Lambeth Libraries Development Librarian team who visit the prison.
About the Role:
In this role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the library and maintaining collections on the wings. You will support the prison orderlies working in the library and encourage use of the library by the wider prison community.
To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
You will have previous experience of working in a prison environment and understand the importance of improving literacy and reading for your CV please clearer address the shortlisting criteria in the job description.
For detailed qualifications and requirements please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job description & Person specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Abibat Olulode or Tim ODell
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th October 2026.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black Asian and Multi-Ethnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If youre interest in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please clickhere
In addition you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be foundhereCifas
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
