Location
South Library, London Borough of Islington

Hours
Part-time, 26.5 hours per week worked on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and alternate Saturdays. Evening working is required.

Salary
£38,637 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
Join Islington Libraries at an exciting time of planned improvements and help deliver high quality services with a strong customer focus. As a Librarian, you will assist in managing a busy branch library and contribute to shaping the future of library services. Your role will include reader development and promoting the service through engaging activities, developing diverse and inclusive stock collections that reflect community needs, and serving the whole community including children, families, and traditionally excluded groups. You will also develop outreach activities and collaborate with partners to increase library membership and service take-up. Excellent people skills and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service are essential. You will work as part of a team and have responsibilities in premises and staff management.

Benefits
Islington Council is committed to challenging inequality and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. Staff benefits include up to 31 days leave per year (increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service), flexible working arrangements, a 35-hour working week, learning and development opportunities, competitive pay with a commitment to the London Living Wage minimum, an excellent local government pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and local discounts at restaurants, shops, and health and beauty providers. The council values collaboration, ambition, resourcefulness, and empowerment, and fosters a culture of inclusion and respect.

Additional Information
Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. The council operates a Disability Confident Scheme and provides support for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and career.

Experience
Previous experience working in a library is essential. Experience in premises and staff management is required.

About you
You will have excellent people skills and a strong commitment to delivering high levels of customer service. You should be passionate about reader development, promoting inclusive services, and engaging diverse communities. Ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or registrations are desirable. You must be able to meet the requirements of pre-employment checks including right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, and DBS check if applicable.