Library Assistant - Prison Education - HMP Winchester

Library Assistant - Prison Education - HMP Winchester

Winchester Full-Time On-site
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Library Assistant - Prison Education - HMP Winchester

Winchester 18/11/2026

Job details

Salary up to £27,500 - subject to experience Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full time Region South Package 28 days leave plus bank holidays, Generous pension, Development opportunities, Sector discounts Job reference VO01069 Attachments Library Assistant HMP Winchester.pdf

Job description

Location: HMP Winchester

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This role is working 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday with a lunchtime finish on a Friday at 1.30pm.

Salary: Up to £27,500 – subject to experience

Milton College have an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to be involved in delivering library and learning resource services to prisoners at HMP Winchester.

The role as Library Assistant has several key elements which include developing a high-quality library service within the prison, supporting and developing activities with partner agencies - such as the Shannon Trust “Turning Pages” scheme. You will also act as a Reading for Pleasure ambassador, supporting the prison’s Reading Strategy by selecting and sourcing library resources with colleagues and users to maintain a vibrant provision.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to assist in the day-to-day running of the prison library. If you possess excellent communication and organisational skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to promote reading to learners and provide a high standard of service to all library users.

OUR BENEFITS

  • 25 days annual leave
  • 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
  • Birthday off
  • UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
  • A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
  • Employee wellbeing platform

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Library Assistant - Prison Education - HMP Winchester employer: Milton Keynes College

Milton Keynes College offers a supportive and dynamic work environment for the Exams Coordinator role, where your organisational skills will be valued in helping students achieve their academic goals. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, you will find ample room for personal and career growth. The college fosters a culture of inclusivity and wellbeing, ensuring that employees feel appreciated and supported in their roles.

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Contact Details:

Milton Keynes College Recruitment Team