Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Prison Librarian this role will be: SW2 1JQ (Brixton Tate Central Library) 24.5 hours per week
The right candidate will:
This post is for a prison librarian, to run the day-to-day operations of the library in Brixton Prison, including the supervision of prisoner orderlies. This post is for set working times, to cover opening hours, starting at 8am. There is no flexible working.
The post is 24.5 hours per week on a Monday to Friday rota.
To provide a comprehensive library services at HMP Brixton, ensuring that the highest standards of customer care are maintained and guaranteeing prisoners are not socially excluded from the benefits of the library service.
* Responsible for the day to day running of all library provision within HMP Brixton.
* The provision of excellent and quality-centred library services designed to meet the recreational, educational, cultural and information needs of prisoners.
* To implement targets according to development priorities for the prison library as set out by the Development team or the prison authorities.
* The development and maintenance of efficient and effective operations systems (e.g. stock purchasing, cataloguing, circulation management, procedure, etc.).
* Assisting the Development Librarians (Adult or Learning) in the development of the library service, undertaking an annual review of the library, updating and modernising the service as necessary.
* Responsible to the Head of Learning & Skills for all internal prison operations.
* Responsible to the Development Librarians (Adult or Learning) for professional library operations.
We require the following:
* Experience of working with people in library or similar settings.
* Experience of working with a diversity of individuals and groups.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon