Job Description

Librarian

GLL is looking for a Librarian to work at Earlsfield Library. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Librarian, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Librarian job, it's a career.


Earlsfield Library is looking for a new Librarian to be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the facility. It is one of 11 libraries operated by GLL in Wandsworth and is situated in the heart of the community. This library has an excellent reputation for user and community engagement among the local population and as a Librarian, you will need to build and improve this reputation

What you'll do:

Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library

Lead on the strategic direction to expand library usage.

Manage your library team

Oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling,

Manage the safety and security of the building

Be hands-on with community activities such as Baby Rhyme Time.

Build and develop good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community.

As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

What you need:

Excellent understanding of all library operations

Ability to manage a budget

Understanding of stock management and development,

Strong People management and Leadership skills

Building management within a public library

ICT knowledge

The ability to identify the needs of the community for the library

Excellent customer service standards.

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Passion and personality

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

A salary of 32,756.23 per annum (36 hours a week) A values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner A full time permanent position of 36 hours The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we are run plus associated events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Career Pathways, professional development is just the start. To ensure your stay on top of your game we provide training with practical and theory elements too Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy a Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses

About GLL:

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres.


Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.


One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we're having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.


We offer two different types of work arrangements:


A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool
If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.


So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.


Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.


However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives.





We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.


All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.