Library Officer

1x Full Time Position and 2x Part Time 18 Hours Positions. This is a frontline role and you will be based at one of the seven branch libraries, but expected to work across the borough. The library service is open seven days a week, late nights are Monday to Thursday.

In Hackney we’re incredibly proud of our Library Service. We have eight libraries across the borough as well as our Community Library Service which delivers books to those who cannot come to the library due to illness, caring responsibilities or disability. Our libraries form an important part of our social and cultural infrastructure across the borough; they are free to access and are trusted places offering a range of quality services that are used by thousands of residents every year. Our libraries are at the centre of our communities and they’re great places to work. We’re looking for passionate people to join our frontline team.

As a Libraries Officer you will work as a team to deliver a customer-focused library service to the local community. You will have a track record of delivering excellent customer care, good IT knowledge, a keen interest in stock knowledge and a strong focus on community. As a Libraries Officer you will deliver events including regular story times and reader development programmes such as the Summer Reading Quest and World Book Day. You will also support in the delivery of seasonal and celebratory programmes such as Black History month.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact Cecilia Arcuri at cecilia.arcuri@hackney.gov.uk.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 16 December 2025 (22:59). Interview date: W/C 19 January 2026.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk.