At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch library services and support a friendly team while managing volunteers.
- Company: Join CoramBAAF, a charity dedicated to improving services for children and families.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in a vibrant London location.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Experience in library services and a passion for supporting diverse communities.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Senior Information and Library Officer will develop and deliver high-quality library and information services to CoramBAAF colleagues, members and visitors. This role supports a small, friendly team and involves supervising volunteers, managing a new library space and participating in the Library Management System replacement project.
Purpose of the Role
- Contribute to member services by providing a timely and comprehensive current awareness service, researching responses to enquiries received via the Advice Line, and updating information on our website.
- Support colleagues across the organisation – especially the Policy, Research & Development, Training & Events and Publications teams – by providing relevant information and resources.
- Recruit and manage volunteers to assist with cataloguing, stock‑taking and supporting library visitors.
- Maximise the opportunities presented by the new location and online catalogue to increase the visibility and use of the collection through training, promotion, outreach activities and welcoming visitors.
- Develop the collection by adding previously uncatalogued print and electronic material to the catalogue (Soutron library management system), streamlining collection development processes and monitoring resource usage.
Working Hours
Approximately 31.5 hours per week (0.9 FTE). We are open to considering flexible working arrangements, including a 4.5‑day per week or 9‑day per fortnight schedule, within the constraints of the role.
Location
Coram Campus, London WC1N 1AZ (with some flexibility for home working)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Coram is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to improving services for children and families. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including global majority ethnic groups, LGBQT+ individuals, people with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, neuro‑diverse people and other underrepresented groups.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children and, where appropriate, will require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
