Prison Librarian (S01)

📚 Prison Librarian – HMP Brixton Location: HMP Brixton
Pay Rate:

• PAYE: £25.79 per hour
• Umbrella/Ltd: £33.58 per hour
  (AWR rates apply)

About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Prison Librarian to deliver a high-quality library service at HMP Brixton. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, ensuring prisoners have access to education, information, and cultural resources that support rehabilitation and personal growth.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the library, supporting prisoner assistants, and working in partnership with education staff, prison officers, and external organisations.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop library services to meet the educational, recreational, and cultural needs of prisoners.
• Supervise and support prisoner library assistants.
• Deliver induction talks, reading groups, and creative workshops.
• Provide tailored reference and enquiry services, including support for legal queries.
• Maintain and promote diverse resources to meet user needs, including minority and low-literacy groups.
• Liaise with prison departments and external agencies to support prisoner education and rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with Prison Service Instructions and CILIP standards.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in libraries or a similar service environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and literacy levels.
• Competence in literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
• A recognised librarian qualification (desirable but not essential).

Please contact Lewis Ashcroft on 01772 208962 for more