Job Description
Assistant Librarian REF: 2869
Scale 5: Starting salary £34,359 pro rata, paying per annum rising to £35,892 with annual increment and includes leave week.
Permanent – Part Time Contract, 28 hours a week.
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. The borough spans from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North and is home to a diverse population that speaks more than 130 languages.
Lambeth offers exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural gems including the Black Cultural Archives, and proximity to world‑renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital.
About the Team
Lambeth Libraries comprise ten libraries across the borough, supporting people of all ages. Staff are passionate about encouraging a love of reading, helping people get online, and learning new skills. Various events and activities run across the network, including Wriggle and Rhyme groups for babies, small‑child festivals, and author visits.
About the Role
Do you enjoy helping people, love books and reading, and feel comfortable using IT? As an Assistant Librarian you will assist customers of all ages in finding books and using IT, support events and promotions, manage stock, and keep the library tidy and welcoming. Physical demands include lifting and moving furniture and other materials. You will be responsible for locking up the library and supervising staff when a senior member is not on duty.
Work is on a frontline basis across Brixton, Carnegie, Minet, Durning, and Upper Norwood libraries, Monday to Saturday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Staff Benefits
- Participation in five Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi‑Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women’s.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 27 days and increasing to up to 35 days based on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage at Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
Application Requirements
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A Cifas check is also required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are 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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