At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the review of Library collections and assist with collection management activities.
- Company: Join the House of Lords, a historic institution shaping UK democracy.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, generous pension scheme, and health wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on parliamentary democracy while developing specialist skills.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, good IT skills, and ability to prioritise tasks.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
As a Project Library Assistant, you‘ll play an important role in supporting the UK‘s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members carry out their responsibilities effectively - contributing to something bigger than any one role. You‘ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions.
You‘ll help safeguard and enhance one of Parliament‘s most significant collections, supporting a project that will improve how historic and contemporary resources are managed for future generations. Working within a unique organisation that combines centuries of heritage with modern ways of working, you‘ll contribute to ensuring the House of Lords Library remains an effective, accessible and trusted resource at the heart of parliamentary democracy.
This is an opportunity to develop specialist skills while collaborating with librarians, collections specialists, researchers and project professionals across the Parliamentary Estate. You‘ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team where different perspectives are valued, with the chance to contribute ideas, improve processes and make a visible impact on an important collection review project.
In this role, you‘ll:
- Support the review of Library collections by carrying out records appraisal, updating catalogue information, capturing data, and maintaining inventory records.
- Work collaboratively as part of a project team, contributing to shared goals, sharing knowledge, and raising questions or issues promptly to help ensure the project progresses smoothly.
- Assist with collection management activities, including identifying, retrieving, relocating, and processing items as part of collection moves and disposal projects.
- Help prepare collections for relocation in line with established collection care standards.
- Retrieve and reshelve books from the Library‘s collections, including materials arranged according to the Library‘s historic classification system and, on occasion, the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme.
We‘re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here. You‘ll have:
- Excellent attention to detail, and proven ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and motivation when performing routine and repetitive tasks.
- Good IT skills - particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to organise own time and prioritise duties, especially when working under pressure to meet deadlines.
It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):
- Experience working in a library, archive, or heritage institution.
- Experience in recording bibliographical data.
- A demonstrable interest in rare books/special collections, including understanding of safe handling practices.
Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution. You‘ll benefit from:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year).
- Generous Civil Service pension scheme.
- A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions.
- The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance.
Ready to apply? If you‘re looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive, we‘d love to hear from you. Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday, 6th September 2026.
Project Library Assistant - Westminster, SW1A0PW in Bournemouth employer: House of Lords
The House of Lords offers a unique opportunity to work within the heart of UK parliamentary democracy, where your contributions directly support the vital functions of governance. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and professional development, you will enjoy generous leave, a robust pension scheme, and access to diverse learning opportunities in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join us in a historic setting that values your input and fosters growth, making a meaningful impact on the preservation and accessibility of our national heritage.
