Assistant Librarian

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Assistant Librarian

Orkney Library and Archive

17.5 hours per week including alternate Saturdays

Permanent

£42,322 - £46,276 pro rata
£23.19 - £25.36 per hour

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to Team Manager (Libraries and Archives).

The role operates on a fortnightly working pattern of three days one week and two days the next, including alternate Saturday working. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of the role is to assist in the management of library services within the Orkney Library and Archive.

Orkney Library and Archive are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to apply for the part-time post of Assistant Librarian.

The post holder will assist the Team Manager in the management and development of the library service, looking specifically at service operations and policy as well as supervision of day-to-day work responsibilities for the Senior Library Assistants and Library Assistants. You will also line manage the Bookbug Co-ordinator and delivery of the Bookbug service.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post involves a contractual requirement to:

• work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 7 December 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Vikki Kerr at vikki.kerr@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873166 ext 3027.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.