Evening Assistant Librarian

Company: London Borough of Lambeth
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Job Description:

Job Title

Evening Assistant Librarian REF: 2854

Key Information

Scale 5: Starting salary £34,359 pro rata, pa rising to £35,892 per annum incl LW. Permanent – Part Time Contract, 6 hours a week, 2 vacancies.

About the Role

Do you enjoy helping people? Do you love books and reading? Are you confident using IT? As an Assistant Librarian you will help people of all ages using our busy libraries. Duties include helping customers find books and use IT, supporting events and promotions, stock‑work and keeping the library tidy and welcoming. You will need to cope with the physical demands of the job (lifting, moving furniture, moving around the library to help library customers access materials and services). You will be responsible for locking up the library and supervising staff when a more senior member of staff is not on duty. This is a frontline role in Lambeth Libraries, working three evenings a week from 6–8pm in Brixton, Clapham, Streatham or West Norwood Library.

Benefits

  • Participation in our five Staff Networks: Black, Asian and Multi‑Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women’s.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunities

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 guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026