Librarian
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Librarian to join our Learning, Skills & Employment team at HMP Peterborough. In this rewarding role, you will manage the prison library, promote a culture of reading, and provide prisoners with access to educational resources that support learning, rehabilitation, and successful resettlement. Working closely with the Education team, you will help deliver the prison’s Reading Strategy while creating a welcoming and inclusive library environment that encourages personal development and lifelong learning.
HMP Peterborough is the UK’s first purpose built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With high levels of physical security, it provides needs‑led personal development services tailored to both populations. As a resettlement focused establishment, it offers a wide range of educational, vocational and behavioural programmes, alongside workshops, accredited training and employment opportunities that build practical skills for release. The site also includes dedicated healthcare, family services and faith facilities to support overall well being.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the prison library, ensuring resources are well organised, accessible, and meet the needs of the prison population.
- Promote reading, learning, and information services that support education, rehabilitation, and resettlement.
- Deliver library services across the prison, including book trolley services and supporting prisoners with learning and information requests.
- Develop and maintain library stock, ensuring resources meet the diverse needs of prisoners, including those with additional learning or accessibility requirements.
- Train and supervise prisoner library orderlies while maintaining accurate library records and administrative systems.
- Work collaboratively with education staff and other departments to support the prison-wide Reading Strategy and encourage greater engagement with library services.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a recognised Library qualification (Level 2 Certificate in Libraries, Archives and Information Services or equivalent).
- Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Can motivate others and promote reading and learning in a positive and engaging way.
- Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Experience working within a library, using a Library Management System, or within a custodial or education environment is desirable.
- Enhanced Level 2 + Enhanced DBS (processed via site VCP)
Package Description
£31,879.52 per annum
Monday – Friday
37.5 hours per week
Free meals (if applicable) and parking. Access to our on-site gym and subsidised gym membership. BUPA healthcare scheme. Life assurance. Many more!
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
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