Librarian - London, United Kingdom - GLL

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Tom O´Connor

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Librarian - Part Time (18 hours a week)

Based:
Woolwich Library


Salary:
£14,141 per annum
Greenwich Libraries, operated by GLL, are looking for a new Librarian to join the team at Woolwich Library.

The library offers access to a wide variety of books ranging from fact to fiction as well as a selection of children's books, also providing free Internet access and Wi-Fi.


As part of the management team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library as well as leading on strategic direction to expand library usage.

You'll oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling, safety and security of the building as well as being hands-on with community activities such as 'Baby Rhyme Time'.

You'll also build good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community.


An enthusiastic and passionate manager, you'll need to be very hands-on, therefore an excellent understanding of all library operations including budgetary control, stock development, people management and building management within a public library are essential.

Naturally, you'll have excellent ICT knowledge and the ability to identify the needs of the community around you whilst instilling excellent customer service standards in your team.

Knowledge of safeguarding children will be essential.

This role offers a great opportunity to get involved at every level to develop your knowledge of running a library.


In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provider:

  • Pension schemes
  • Ride to work scheme
  • Discounted membership at our leisure centres
  • The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events
  • Career pathways
  • Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best
  • To be shortlisted for the role, internal applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to GLL by becoming a Society member where eligible._

About Us
'Better' libraries are run by GLL, the UK's largest leisure and cultural services provider and one of the first and largest leisure social enterprises. We manage 50 libraries in partnership with local authorities to give communities a place to meet, relax, learn and study. We provide leading ICT facilities as well as books, e-books, audio books and DVDs as well as a programme of activities appropriate to the needs and interests of the communities that we serve. We wish to increase the use of, and widen access to, libraries and heritage services and provide customer service that is second-to-none.

  • GLL is an equal opportunities employer._
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