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Overview
Working at HMP Leyhill, Tortworth, you will manage a well-stocked library and support literacy, learning and rehabilitation within the prison community.
What You Will Be Doing
* You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the library, leading a small team of part-time Prison Library Assistants and prison library orderlies. Together, you will organise, maintain, develop and promote the library service provided for prisoners.
* Coordinate the service development and promote library engagement initiatives, organising reading and literacy programmes tailored to the prison community and liaising with colleagues in the prison.
* You will select and purchase library materials to meet the needs of prisoners and manage a small stock budget.
* Monitor the use of the service by collection of statistics and regularly report to the Library Services Manager and prison colleagues.
* Undertake the physical aspects of the job including shelving and counter work, lifting and carrying books and other materials and unpacking and packing crates from deliveries.
What We Need From You
* Hold or be working towards a relevant library and information qualification, such as MSc Library and Information Management or equivalent professional experience in a similar area.
* Experience working in a library environment, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
* Ability to manage staff, including supervision, training, recruitment and development of a team.
* Self-motivated, able to use initiative, manage and prioritise personal workload and priorities and have good organisational skills. Excellent IT and digital skills.
* Good interpersonal skills including communication, influencing and negotiating to communicate with a wide range of people to solve issues and identify solutions.
* Although not essential, experience of working in a prison, public or education library is desirable.
What You Need To Know
* Your salary is pro-rata to hours worked.
* You will be working in a Category D open prison and must comply with security procedures and undertake appropriate training. HMPPS vetting and clearances will be required for this post.
* An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
Interviews will be held on Friday 26th September 2025.
How a Career At South Gloucestershire Council Is Different
* As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and access to a range of staff discounts.
* We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of merit and abilities.
* We invest in training and development to help staff grow, and we support innovation with technology to help staff do their jobs effectively.
* Office-based, you’ll be part of a team with access to specialist expertise and support.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, providing the necessary skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond to potential abuse or neglect.
Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
To view the full job description, please click this link: Prison Librarian - Job Description
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