Children's and Outreach Librarian
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,753 to £36,141 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CM/25/323811 |
Summary
Do you have what it takes to deliver inspiring services for our children, young people and their families?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's and Outreach Librarian to join our team, on a full-time permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
About you...
We are looking for a Children's and Outreach Librarian who…
has the skills and drive to support the development of children’s literacy, by promoting and marketing targeted services, and engaging in outreach activities within the local community and within local schools.
can develop and lead a varied programme of events for children, young people and their families.
has excellent skills and knowledge in the use of ICT and digital resources.
is confident in engaging with customers of all ages and talking to groups.
About the team...
This is an exciting time to join the Bracknell Forest Library Service as we look to develop our libraries into hubs for our communities.
You will join a team focused on delivering our core offers and a wide-ranging events programme, whilst looking for opportunities to expand and improve our services.
Your ‘home’ library will be Bracknell Library, however, you will work across all libraries in our Borough. You must be able to work flexibly and travel between branches. You will also be required to cover events such as school assemblies and Saturday workshops at libraries on an ad hoc basis.
As a rough guide, the hours of work will be approximately as follows:
Week 1
Monday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Week 2
Monday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Week 3
Monday 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday non-working day
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Key responsibilities...
To ensure that a varied programme of events for children, young people and their families takes place across the Borough, in line with the Library and Information Service’s strategic vision, and the council’s wider objectives.
To lead on internal engagement and to be a key contact within the organisation with services, such as, education and learning to ensure a joined up organisational approach.
Developing and promoting services to children and young people in all libraries and working in partnership with local schools to raise awareness and increase issues and visits.
Seeking alternative sources of funding e.g., from the Arts Council, and preparing applications for funding.
To represent the Library Service regionally at professional associations, such as ASCEL and the Youth Libraries Group.
Our benefits...
25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
Paid employee volunteering scheme.
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's and Outreach Librarian to join our team, on a full-time permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
About you...
We are looking for a Children's and Outreach Librarian who…
has the skills and drive to support the development of children’s literacy, by promoting and marketing targeted services, and engaging in outreach activities within the local community and within local schools.
can develop and lead a varied programme of events for children, young people and their families.
has excellent skills and knowledge in the use of ICT and digital resources.
is confident in engaging with customers of all ages and talking to groups.
About the team...
This is an exciting time to join the Bracknell Forest Library Service as we look to develop our libraries into hubs for our communities.
You will join a team focused on delivering our core offers and a wide-ranging events programme, whilst looking for opportunities to expand and improve our services.
Your ‘home’ library will be Bracknell Library, however, you will work across all libraries in our Borough. You must be able to work flexibly and travel between branches. You will also be required to cover events such as school assemblies and Saturday workshops at libraries on an ad hoc basis.
As a rough guide, the hours of work will be approximately as follows:
Week 1
Monday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Week 2
Monday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Week 3
Monday 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday non-working day
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Key responsibilities...
To ensure that a varied programme of events for children, young people and their families takes place across the Borough, in line with the Library and Information Service’s strategic vision, and the council’s wider objectives.
To lead on internal engagement and to be a key contact within the organisation with services, such as, education and learning to ensure a joined up organisational approach.
Developing and promoting services to children and young people in all libraries and working in partnership with local schools to raise awareness and increase issues and visits.
Seeking alternative sources of funding e.g., from the Arts Council, and preparing applications for funding.
To represent the Library Service regionally at professional associations, such as ASCEL and the Youth Libraries Group.
Our benefits...
25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
Paid employee volunteering scheme.
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
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