• We are seeking a dedicated and organised Assistant Prison Librarian to support the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive, and engaging library service within a prison environment.

• Working under the direction of the Prison Librarian, you will play a vital role in ensuring equitable access to reading, information, and educational resources for prisoners, supporting rehabilitation and reducing social exclusion.

• This role is ideal for someone with strong library experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work within a secure and sensitive environment.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the prison library in the absence of the Prison Librarian.

• Deliver responsive and inclusive library services tailored to the needs of the prison population.

• Supervise and train Prisoner Assistants (orderlies), including arranging rotas and completing learning plans.

• Support the development and implementation of reading and educational initiatives

• Maintain accurate stock control, circulation, and cataloguing systems.

• Liaise with prison education teams, uniformed staff, and external organisations to facilitate access to services.

• Assist with legal information requests, reader development, and local information provision.

• Promote the library through inductions, displays, events, and creative programmes.

• Ensure all prison and library policies, including health and safety and safeguarding, are adhered to.

• Collect data for reports, evaluations, and service improvements.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the prison library in the absence of the Prison Librarian.

• Deliver responsive and inclusive library services tailored to the needs of the prison population.

• Supervise and train Prisoner Assistants (orderlies), including arranging rotas and completing learning plans.

• Support the development and implementation of reading and educational initiatives

• Maintain accurate stock control, circulation, and cataloguing systems.

• Liaise with prison education teams, uniformed staff, and external organisations to facilitate access to services.

• Assist with legal information requests, reader development, and local information provision.

• Promote the library through inductions, displays, events, and creative programmes.

• Ensure all prison and library policies, including health and safety and safeguarding, are adhered to.

• Collect data for reports, evaluations, and service improvements.

• The closing date: 26/08/2025 @12:00 PM.