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<p><strong>Community Library Officer(&nbsp;)(Job ref: 3965)</strong></p> <p><strong>Starting salary:&nbsp;</strong>£34,989 (£17,494.50 pro rata)<br> <strong>Job Level:&nbsp;</strong>Level 2, Zone 1<br> <strong>Work Location:</strong> Various Libraries across Camden&nbsp;<br> <strong>Hours per week:</strong> 18 hours&nbsp;<br> <strong>Contract type:&nbsp;</strong>3 xPermanent&nbsp;<br> <strong>Closing date:</strong> Wednesday 28th February 2026 at 23:55<br> <strong>Interviews to be held</strong>: TBC<br> <strong>Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Anonymised Application</strong> – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</i></p> <p><strong>About us&nbsp;</strong><br> Camden’s libraries are trusted, welcoming spaces at the heart of our communities. They support learning, creativity and connection, helping people of all ages access information, digital services and community activities.</p> <p><strong>The role</strong><br> As a Community Library Officer, you will support the day-to-day running of a local library, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive service for all users. You will help deliver community activities and events, support customers to access books, digital resources and technology, and work with partners to reduce digital exclusion. You’ll also carry out core library duties such as enquiries, stock management, cash handling and opening and closing the building.</p> <p><strong>About you</strong><br> You’ll enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and have strong customer service and communication skills. You’ll be organised, flexible and comfortable using digital technology, with an understanding of the important role libraries play in local communities. Experience</p> <p><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking&nbsp;</strong><strong>HERE</strong></p> <p><strong>Working for Camden</strong></p> <p>We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.</p> <p>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click&nbsp;HEREto&nbsp;see full details of our benefits.</p> <p><strong>Additional information&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE</p> <p>To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.</p> <p><strong>Inclusion and Belonging</strong><br> At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information on our commitment.</p> <p><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong><br> At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.</p> <p>Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.</p>

Camden Council

Community Library Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Conservator to join our Digitisation Project Conservation Team within the Collection Care Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in preparing and assessing archival records for large scale digitisation projects that support our organisation’s mission to preserve and broaden access to our collections.</p><p>Digitisation is central to our business, access, and preservation strategies. These projects rely on close collaboration across multiple departments and external partners, bringing together expertise to deliver impactful outcomes. As Project Conservator, you will help ensure the smooth and timely delivery of these ambitious programmes while upholding the highest standards of conservation and professional integrity.<br><br>Why Join Us?<br>You’ll be part of a dedicated and supportive team working at the intersection of conservation, digitisation, and public access. Your work will directly contribute to preserving the nation’s documentary heritage while enabling wider digital engagement with our collections.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Full Job Description attached - see below<h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential Criteria</p><ul><li>A graduate from a recognised conservation programme with a demonstrable expertise in book, paper or archive conservation or appropriate equivalent work experience</li><li>Experience of working with a range of archival materials, including a wide variety of paper types and parchment</li><li>Knowledge of current conservation practice and ethical standards</li><li>Demonstrable skills in solving complex problems and making decisions with a high degree of professional judgement</li><li>Ability to work effectively both independently and on a team to deliver outcomes to an agreed standard and timetable</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise work while under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines and targets</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Proficiency with IT systems including MS office products and collections management systems</li></ul><p><br>This role requires on site presence and is not suitable for home working.<br><br>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.</p><p>Application Process <br><br>• Interview: Interviews will be held on-site in Kew in February 2026. <br><br>• Personal Statement: We ask all applicants to submit work history details and a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words.<br><br>Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements listed above, so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements. <br><br>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section.</p><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £31,178, The National Archives contributes £9,032 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. <br><br>Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a>;<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Reasonable adjustments:</p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:</p><ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional</li></ul><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 020 8392 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4NTgmdmVyaWZ5PTQwYzE1ZTdkZjBjM2IxNjA5YjU1NWMyMDA1ODQ2MmJmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NDUxNjcwLTIxZmM0NTE0ZGQ2ODIyNzllNDJlYTI2MDQyYjNmNDc1NTljMjk5ZTY=" target="_blank">JD Project Conservator - Digitisation 2026 band D Opens in new window</a> (docx, 37kB)

Project Conservator - Digitisation

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>About us:<br><br>Archives matter. Without records, we could not hold government to account, carry out pioneering research or learn from the past. The National Archives is the archive of UK Government and the courts. Our business strategy, Archives for Everyone, describes our vision to become an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and disruptive archive that harnesses emerging technology to reaffirm and transform our historic mission for the digital age.<br><br>The Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data department’s role is to deliver the control, quality, currency and ongoing development of our catalogue records and the systems in which they reside. We specialise in manipulating and enhancing at scale the metadata which lies at the heart of activities across the organisation.<br><br>We are based in the beautiful surroundings of Kew, easily accessible by public transport, car and bike. Staff benefits include admission to a range of exhibitions at national museums and galleries; access to nearby Kew Gardens; on-site gym, therapists and wellbeing resources; restaurant, shop and staff bar. Our excellent Civil Service benefits package includes the opportunity to join the defined-benefit Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme.</p><p>About the role:<br><br>The National Archives is currently receiving a vast historic collection of 9 million plus military personnel service records. This role involves leading the work that the Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data department are delivering as part of the organisation wide project to process these records and to make them available for access.<br><br>The role contributes to the governance of the wider project, seeking to anticipate and communicate problems and risks and to mitigate against them. It also involves maintaining oversight and managing the day-to-day processing of the service records’ metadata.<br><br>The role also involves co-ordination with many internal and external stakeholders, as well as direct line management. Breaking new ground, you will need to devise, implement and document bespoke processes and trial new technologies and techniques in support of the project’s goals.<br><br>About you:<br><br>You are enthusiastic, organised and seeking to develop your career in a world leading institution. You are an excellent communicator and enjoy building strong working relationships that lead towards a common goal. Building on your experience of working with archives, records and data, you can think creatively and imaginatively in search of new ways to do things better. You have an eye for detail, but never lose sight of the bigger picture.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Full job description attached (see below).<h4>Person specification</h4><p>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.</p><p>A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>• Interview: Interviews will be held on-site in Kew in February 2026. Candidates invited to interview will take a short Excel test as part of the assessment.<br><br>• Personal Statement: We ask all applicants to submit work history details and a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words.<br><br>Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements in the job description so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements.</p><p></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Professional qualification in archives and records management (or a related subject) or equivalent experience, with a passion and enthusiasm for cataloguing, metadata and the application of digital technologies to archival resources.</li><li>Significant experience of data management using digital tools and demonstrable ability to use Excel functions to manipulate and analyse data at scale.</li><li>A strong understanding of content sensitivity and information security in relation to historical records and data.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to explain and communicate complex or technical issues to diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to envision new ways of working in response to novel challenges and changing expectations.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to take tasks and projects to completion and manage competing priorities, together with strong professional motivation and a commitment to personal development.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and consistency.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Interest in the application of new technologies for preserving and providing access to archives.</li><li>Experience of working with EAD or another XML schema.</li><li>Awareness of or interest in Python or another programming language.</li></ul><br><p><strong>Sponsorship:</strong><br><br>We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,567, The National Archives contributes £11,462 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. <br><br>Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a>;<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Reasonable adjustments:</p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:</p><ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional</li></ul><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02039855979</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br>nationalarchives.gov.uk<h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNjgmdmVyaWZ5PTAyM2JmZTBhNTMyMWViZDgwOGE0MWU5Yjc0MDZmNGU5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Njc4LWY4MTc5NTBiNzc5OTM5NjA2YWU0ZDk2NWU3Zjc1NGZjMzQxM2JjMGU=" target="_blank">Senior Archivist (Military Records Project) Job Description Opens in new window</a> (docx, 33kB)

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