Community Library Officer(Job ref: 4044)

Starting salary: £34,989 (£17,494.50 pro rata)
Job Level: Level 2, Zone 1
Work Location: Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre
Hours per week: 18 hours
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 at 23:55
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us
Camden’s libraries are trusted, welcoming spaces at the heart of our communities. They support learning, creativity and connection, helping people of all ages access information, digital services and community activities.

The role
The Community Library Officer is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operation of Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre (and occasionally Holborn Library) to provide a high-quality service. Including maintaining the key functions of the Centre in terms of archives, books, online resources and digital technology, and community activities. Ensuring the Centre and its equipment is operational.

About you
You’ll enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and have strong customer service and communication skills. You’ll be organised, flexible and comfortable using digital technology, with an understanding of the important role libraries play in local communities.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.