Assistant Librarian - ORK10931
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Assistant Librarian - ORK10931
£40,001 - £50,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted 2 days ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 22-11-2026 (In 14 days)
Job ref: ORK10931
Location ref: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
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Assistant Librarian
Orkney Library and Archive
17.5 hours per week including alternate Saturdays
Permanent
£42,322 - £46,276 pro rata
£23.19 - £25.36 per hour
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to Team Manager (Libraries and Archives).
The role operates on a fortnightly working pattern of three days one week and two days the next, including alternate Saturday working. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of the role is to assist in the management of library services within the Orkney Library and Archive.
Orkney Library and Archive are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to apply for the part-time post of Assistant Librarian.
The post holder will assist the Team Manager in the management and development of the library service, looking specifically at service operations and policy as well as supervision of day-to-day work responsibilities for the Senior Library Assistants and Library Assistants. You will also line manage the Bookbug Co-ordinator and delivery of the Bookbug service.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post involves a contractual requirement to:
• work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information.
This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 7 December 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Vikki Kerr at vikki.kerr@orkney.gov.uk or on ext 3027.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.