Prison Library Coordinator

Job Introduction

What We Are Offering:

• Salary of £28,000.
• Full-time and permanent position. 
• Monday shift is 1pm to 8pm and Tuesday to Friday is 9am to 5pm.

20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, private healthcare, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

What the Job Looks Like:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Prison Library Coordinator at HMP Addiewell. 

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you’ll be at the heart of delivering a quality library service to both prisoners and staff. You’ll coordinate library operations to ensure a seamless provision of resources that support educational programmes and purposeful activities. By promoting the benefits of literacy and learning, you’ll help cultivate an environment where knowledge and skills can flourish.

As a Library Services Co-ordinator, you’ll work closely with the rehabilitation team to ensure the library aligns with curriculum developments and offers a diverse and enriching experience. You’ll also take the lead in organising library resources, managing overdue materials, and delivering engaging sessions that promote literature, language, and culture. Whether facilitating inductions, supporting academic needs, or participating in external committees, you’ll be instrumental in developing the library to its full potential.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential:

• Experience in a library or community services environment.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of customer care.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and act decisively.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of developments in information literacy.
• Experience hosting community groups/classes.

Whilst we would expect you to fulfil the above criteria, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• Have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• Meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.