Join The London Library Library Assistant (fixed term) Contract: 12 months fixed term, full-time Salary: £27,619.20 per annum plus benefits Location: St James s Square, London SW1 Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm Ref: LL/25/06 Closing date: 18th July :00pm Interviews: w/c 21st July 2025 About The London Library For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. About the Role We are seeking a Library Assistant to join our dedicated Member Services team. In this pivotal role, you will: Deliver a full range of library circulation functions, from book issue to returns to postal loans Respond to member enquires, including requests for materials and book suggestions Provide tours to prospective members and conduct new member inductions Assist members in exploring the collection by identifying appropriate reference sources and creating materials to support their discovery of the collection Always deliver high quality service standards at all times About You You are an enthusiastic professional with: A formal qualification in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience Experience of library-based work, with knowledge or a keen interest in the Arts and Humanities Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as an eye for detail Comfortable undertaking physical duties associated with moving heavy stock Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends on a rota basis. Personal attributes include: Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure. A willingness to adapt and assist with various tasks as needed. Why Join Us? The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you. If you have the expertise to deliver a great member experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you! Please note: We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Join The London Library Library Assistant (fixed term) Contract: 12 months fixed term, full-time Salary: £27,619.20 per annum plus benefits Location: St James s Square, London SW1 Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm Ref: LL/25/06 Closing date: 18th July :00pm Interviews: w/c 21st July 2025 About The London Library For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. About the Role We are seeking a Library Assistant to join our dedicated Member Services team. In this pivotal role, you will: Deliver a full range of library circulation functions, from book issue to returns to postal loans Respond to member enquires, including requests for materials and book suggestions Provide tours to prospective members and conduct new member inductions Assist members in exploring the collection by identifying appropriate reference sources and creating materials to support their discovery of the collection Always deliver high quality service standards at all times About You You are an enthusiastic professional with: A formal qualification in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience Experience of library-based work, with knowledge or a keen interest in the Arts and Humanities Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as an eye for detail Comfortable undertaking physical duties associated with moving heavy stock Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends on a rota basis. Personal attributes include: Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure. A willingness to adapt and assist with various tasks as needed. Why Join Us? The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you. If you have the expertise to deliver a great member experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you! Please note: We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
Join The London Library M arketing Executive (Freelance Casual) Duration: 12-months (July 2025 June 2026) Hours: Anticipated 2 days/week in 2025/26 and 1 day/week in 2026/27. Working patterns to be mutually agreed upon appointment Status: PAYE or Contract Salary band: £120/per day worked Location: St James s Square, London SW1 or Remote Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025 @ midnight Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025 About The London Library The London Library is one of the UK s greatest literary institutions, providing a centre of creativity, inspiration and ideas for over 180 years. Well-known members and frequent borrowers have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Bram Stoker, Virginia Woolf, EM Forster, Daphne du Maurier, TS Eliot, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter, AS Byatt, and Ian Fleming. 13 winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature have been members. Current writers in membership include Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, Sir Tom Stoppard, Raymond Antrobus, Sir Simon Schama, Jessie Burton and Sarah Waters. Nearly all of its collection of around one million books can be borrowed with around 5,000 new books being added each year. It also offers a vast eLibrary and invaluable postal loans service. The Library is a membership library and charity, and is championed by its President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE. About the role We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity for a Marketing Executive (Freelance or Casual) to provide backfill support to the Marketing and Communications team during delivery of another project, which will contribute to membership growth and revenue for the Library. In this pivotal role you will: support the Library s marketing and communications team increase awareness of the Library and grow membership implement the Library s digital communications strategy, creating content and growing and engaging audiences About you You are an experienced and self-motivated professional with: Social media management experience, including growing and engaging audiences, and preferably from an arts/cultural or charity organisation Knowledge and experience of digital communications and content creation across a variety of channels including copy, visuals, and video, and analysing its performance Experience of digital marketing techniques and software including email software, CRM, and Google Analytics Experience of growing membership, visitors, or income High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of people Highly organised with a creative flair, and attention to detail Personal attributes include: Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure. A flexible attitude and adaptable to change Self-motivated and dedicated, with a willingness to collaborate as needed. Why Join Us? We are a friendly, hardworking team and a welcoming workplace that supports flexible working. We aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible and can discuss specific adjustments and access needs to help make this role fit for you. If you are excited by the opportunity to use your communication skills to tell the world about The London Library, we would love to hear from you. To apply please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form. Please note: We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Join The London Library M arketing Executive (Freelance Casual) Duration: 12-months (July 2025 June 2026) Hours: Anticipated 2 days/week in 2025/26 and 1 day/week in 2026/27. Working patterns to be mutually agreed upon appointment Status: PAYE or Contract Salary band: £120/per day worked Location: St James s Square, London SW1 or Remote Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025 @ midnight Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025 About The London Library The London Library is one of the UK s greatest literary institutions, providing a centre of creativity, inspiration and ideas for over 180 years. Well-known members and frequent borrowers have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Bram Stoker, Virginia Woolf, EM Forster, Daphne du Maurier, TS Eliot, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter, AS Byatt, and Ian Fleming. 13 winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature have been members. Current writers in membership include Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, Sir Tom Stoppard, Raymond Antrobus, Sir Simon Schama, Jessie Burton and Sarah Waters. Nearly all of its collection of around one million books can be borrowed with around 5,000 new books being added each year. It also offers a vast eLibrary and invaluable postal loans service. The Library is a membership library and charity, and is championed by its President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE. About the role We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity for a Marketing Executive (Freelance or Casual) to provide backfill support to the Marketing and Communications team during delivery of another project, which will contribute to membership growth and revenue for the Library. In this pivotal role you will: support the Library s marketing and communications team increase awareness of the Library and grow membership implement the Library s digital communications strategy, creating content and growing and engaging audiences About you You are an experienced and self-motivated professional with: Social media management experience, including growing and engaging audiences, and preferably from an arts/cultural or charity organisation Knowledge and experience of digital communications and content creation across a variety of channels including copy, visuals, and video, and analysing its performance Experience of digital marketing techniques and software including email software, CRM, and Google Analytics Experience of growing membership, visitors, or income High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of people Highly organised with a creative flair, and attention to detail Personal attributes include: Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure. A flexible attitude and adaptable to change Self-motivated and dedicated, with a willingness to collaborate as needed. Why Join Us? We are a friendly, hardworking team and a welcoming workplace that supports flexible working. We aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible and can discuss specific adjustments and access needs to help make this role fit for you. If you are excited by the opportunity to use your communication skills to tell the world about The London Library, we would love to hear from you. To apply please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form. Please note: We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
Fundraising Events and Venue Hire Manager £35,552 - £41,478pa St James's Square, London SW1 Closing Date: 8 January 2023 The London Library is a registered charity, an internationally important centre of creativity and one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, providing inspiration and ideas for over 180 years. The Library continues to have a significant and unique impact on the country's literary and artistic output with extensive resources including a borrowing collection containing over 1 million books and beautiful reading spaces in the heart of St James's as well as extensive e-resources. Prominent members have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Bram Stoker, Virginia Woolf, Angela Carter, Daphne du Maurier, Stanley Kubrick, and Ian Fleming. Current writers in membership include Kazuo Ishiguro, AS Byatt, Raymond Antrobus, Simon Schama, Jessie Burton and Sarah Waters. The London Library provides inspiration for readers, writers and thinkers and is a home for everyone who loves the written word. As Fundraising Events and Venue Hire Manager, you will work with our Fundraising Director, Senior Fundraising Operations Manager and other members of the Fundraising Team to deliver fundraising events and the Library's venue hire. You will plan and oversee all aspects of the fundraising events programme, including patron, donor and prospect events, in line with the fundraising events strategy. You will coordinate and manage major fundraising events including the Chairman's dinner and lunches, the Library's President's Christmas and Summer parties and fundraising galas. You will build relationships with external suppliers to ensure they provide high quality services at the best value for money and collaborate with fundraising colleagues to create an impactful events programme underpinned by the highest standards of stewardship. You will also take responsibility for managing the venue hire strategy to maximise income and drive a sales-focussed approach to increase the number and value of clients and bookings. Whether controlling budgets, monitoring effectiveness or identifying new event or income opportunities, you will play a key role in the ongoing success of the Library. For this critical role, you must have experience of developing and implementing a successful fundraising events programme. Used to delivering an effective stewardship programme, you will also have sound knowledge of fundraising regulation. Highly organised, you will be good at building relationships, managing suppliers and networking with a diverse audience. An excellent communicator, you will be commercially astute and possess good negotiation, budgeting and project management skills. If you have the expertise to support our fundraising goals through events maximise income from venue hire, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form. The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are unable to consider candidates without a current right to work in the UK.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Fundraising Events and Venue Hire Manager £35,552 - £41,478pa St James's Square, London SW1 Closing Date: 8 January 2023 The London Library is a registered charity, an internationally important centre of creativity and one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, providing inspiration and ideas for over 180 years. The Library continues to have a significant and unique impact on the country's literary and artistic output with extensive resources including a borrowing collection containing over 1 million books and beautiful reading spaces in the heart of St James's as well as extensive e-resources. Prominent members have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Bram Stoker, Virginia Woolf, Angela Carter, Daphne du Maurier, Stanley Kubrick, and Ian Fleming. Current writers in membership include Kazuo Ishiguro, AS Byatt, Raymond Antrobus, Simon Schama, Jessie Burton and Sarah Waters. The London Library provides inspiration for readers, writers and thinkers and is a home for everyone who loves the written word. As Fundraising Events and Venue Hire Manager, you will work with our Fundraising Director, Senior Fundraising Operations Manager and other members of the Fundraising Team to deliver fundraising events and the Library's venue hire. You will plan and oversee all aspects of the fundraising events programme, including patron, donor and prospect events, in line with the fundraising events strategy. You will coordinate and manage major fundraising events including the Chairman's dinner and lunches, the Library's President's Christmas and Summer parties and fundraising galas. You will build relationships with external suppliers to ensure they provide high quality services at the best value for money and collaborate with fundraising colleagues to create an impactful events programme underpinned by the highest standards of stewardship. You will also take responsibility for managing the venue hire strategy to maximise income and drive a sales-focussed approach to increase the number and value of clients and bookings. Whether controlling budgets, monitoring effectiveness or identifying new event or income opportunities, you will play a key role in the ongoing success of the Library. For this critical role, you must have experience of developing and implementing a successful fundraising events programme. Used to delivering an effective stewardship programme, you will also have sound knowledge of fundraising regulation. Highly organised, you will be good at building relationships, managing suppliers and networking with a diverse audience. An excellent communicator, you will be commercially astute and possess good negotiation, budgeting and project management skills. If you have the expertise to support our fundraising goals through events maximise income from venue hire, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form. The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are unable to consider candidates without a current right to work in the UK.
