Librarian

The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust is seeking a self-motivated, professionally qualified and experienced part-time Librarian to manage and develop the Congregational Library which has recently relocated from London to Westminster College, Cambridge. The successful candidate will possess a professionally accredited postgraduate qualification in Librarianship or Information Studies, experience of cataloguing collections of early printed and rare books using a computerised library management systems, as well as experience of dealing with enquiries. Essential requirement for this post include excellent organisational and communication skills, the flexibility to work within a new environment, both within a team and on their own initiative.

The postholder will work 20 hours per week, ideally over 5 days, although there is some flexibility in the arrangement of working hours especially as the service is evolving in its new location.

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities please see the Job Description.

Salary

The salary will be in the range £35,000 - £39,000 per annum pro rata.

The application process

Please find background information, the Job Description, Person Specification and Equality and Diversity Monitoring form below.

To apply for this post please submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification how you meet the criteria for the role, and the names of two referees as well as the equal opportunities monitoring form.  Applications should be sent be email to Ann Davies, the line manager for this post at anndaviesbedford@gmail.com

Please note that The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19 November 2024 with interviews taking place on Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Informal enquiries about the post are welcomed. Please contact David Powell, the current postholder, david.powell@conglib.ac.uk or 020 8550 7570

The post is permanent and is available immediately

Background information

Job description

Person Specification

Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Further information can be found via the 'Apply; button.

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