Job profile

HMP Littlehey Assistant Library Manager

Suffolk Libraries is an independent and charitable society which runs Suffolk’s public library service and prison libraries in several counties.

Our vision is to enrich everyone’s quality of life and we aim to provide safe, fun and inspiring spaces that expand knowledge, connect people, stimulate creativity and foster a sense of community.

We are looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to join our team at HMP Littlehey, a category C men’s prison in Cambridgeshire. We are interested in someone who:

• Is an experienced library professional who has a deep understanding of the important role of libraries in society.

• Has the ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of staff and orderlies to provide a customer focused and responsive service.

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is friendly and approachable with a confident manner and the ability to remain vigilant.

• Is proactive and able to promote innovative ideas that will make the library relevant and increase the use of the prison library offer.

• Is IT literate and competent in the use of computer packages, including a library management system, to provide a range of services to residents.

• Will use time at work effectively to achieve goals individually and with the team through exceptional time management and organisational skills.

• Has sufficient emotional resilience to work in what can be a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week which will include weekend working.

The salary for this role is £22,451 per annum.

There is a package of benefits which includes a pension scheme and life assurance.

This role is subject to successful security and identity vetting through the prison service.

If you would like to apply for this role, please complete an application form which can be found at: Suffolk Libraries Job Page

The closing date for applications is 4th December 2023