Librarian
GLL is looking for a Librarian to work at Earlsfield Library. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Librarian, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Librarian job, it's a career.
Earlsfield Library is looking for a new Librarian to be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the facility. It is one of 11 libraries operated by GLL in Wandsworth and is situated in the heart of the community. This library has an excellent reputation for user and community engagement among the local population and as a Librarian, you will need to build and improve this reputation
What you’ll do:
* Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library
* Lead on the strategic direction to expand library usage.
* Manage your library team
* Oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling,
* Manage the safety and security of the building
* Be hands-on with community activities such as Baby Rhyme Time.
* Build and develop good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community.
As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.
What you need:
* Excellent understanding of all library operations
* Ability to manage a budget
* Understanding of stock management and development,
* Strong People management and Leadership skills
* Building management within a public library
* ICT knowledge
* The ability to identify the needs of the community for the library
* Excellent customer service standards.
* Knowledge of safeguarding children
* Passion and personality
As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
1. A salary of £ 32,756.23 per annum (36 hours a week)
2. A values driven organisation
3. Learning & development to support career development
4. Good pension schemes
5. Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
6. A full time permanent position of 36 hours
7. The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we are run plus associated events
8. Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
9. Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
10. Career Pathways, professional development is just the start. To ensure your stay on top of your game we provide training with practical and theory elements too
11. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
12. 25% off Red Letter Days
13. 25% off Buy a Gift
14. 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products
15. Ride to work scheme
16. Free eye tests and discounted glasses