Evening Assistant Librarian REF: 2854
Scale 5: Starting salary £34,359 pro rata, pa rising in annual increment to £35,892 per annum incl LW
Permanent - Part Time Contract
6 hours a week

2 x Vacancies

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

Lambeth Libraries have ten libraries spread across the borough. The libraries are well-used, supporting people of all ages. Our staff are passionate about encouraging a love of reading, helping people get online and learn new skills. We run many events and activities from weekly Wriggle and Rhyme groups for babies and small children to festivals with high-profile authors. We encourage staff to be involved in the wider library network and develop their knowledge of books, customer skills and the digital world so they can further their career in libraries or use their learning as part of wider career path.

About the Role:

Do you enjoy helping people? Do you love books and reading? Are you confident in using IT? As an Assistant Librarian you will help people of all ages using our busy libraries. Duties will include helping customers find books and use IT, supporting events and promotions, stock-work and keeping the library tidy and welcoming. You will need to be able to cope with the physical demands of the job (lifting, moving furniture, moving around the library to help library customers access materials and services). You will be responsible for locking up the library and supervising staff when a more senior member of staff is not on duty.

This is a frontline role in Lambeth Libraries, working three evenings a week from 6-8pm in Brixton, Clapham, Streatham or West Norwood Library.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description & Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 31 May 2026

Staff Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Discounts at local restaurants.

• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.

• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.

• Trade Union Membership.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susanna Barnes at sbarnes@lambeth.gov.uk

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers