Libraries Officer

5 Full Time Posts

29 Part Time Posts (18 HOURS – £32,418 – £33,510 PRO RATA)

Hackney is one of Britain’s most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself.

Our libraries are at the centre of our communities and they’re great places to work. We’re looking for passionate people to join our management team, front line service, community library service and development team to help us deliver our new strategy. Further details regarding the Library Service can be found here: https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/join-our-library-service/

As a Libraries Officer you will work as a team to deliver a customer-focussed library service to the local community.

You will have a track record of delivering excellent customer care, good IT knowledge, a keen interest in stock knowledge and a strong focus on community. As a Libraries Officer you will deliver events including regular story times and reader development programmes such as the Summer Reading Challenge and World Book Day. You will also support in the delivery of seasonal and celebratory programmes such as Black History Season.

This is a frontline role and you will be based at one of the seven branch libraries, but expected to work across the borough. The library service is open seven days a week, late nights are Monday to Thursday.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact Catherine De Abaitua at catherine.de-abaitua@hackney.gov.uk

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 01 May 2023

Interview date: Between 15 and 26 May 2023

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive and Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk