Digital and ICT Services Librarian (FTC 12 months)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
This is a 12 months fixed-term opportunity or secondment opportunity for internal staff.
Do you have the skills and drive to keep our libraries at the forefront of innovation, advancing our ICT and digital services?
If so, we have a great opportunity for a Digital and ICT Services Librarian to join our team.
About you…
We are looking for someone who…
- has excellent skills and knowledge in the use of ICT and digital resources to support service objectives.
- is confident in engaging with customers of all ages and talking to groups to meet their ICT and digital needs.
- is experienced in the marketing and promotion of activities and events.
- can train and support colleagues in developing their ICT and digital skills.
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, in particular the digital and ICT support we provide to our customers.
Your ‘home’ library will be Bracknell Library, but you will work across all libraries in our borough. You must be able to work flexibly and travel between branches. Your normal working week will be 37 hours. On occasions you may be required to support Saturday workshops or events for which you will be remunerated.
As a rough guide, the hours of work will be approximately as follows:
Week 1:
Monday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday non-working day
Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Weeks 2 and 3:
Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Key responsibilities…
- Keeping up to date with digital and ICT developments to ensure the Library Service leverages all suitable opportunities to improve services.
- Supporting customers in the use of ICT / digital resources, assisting with queries and providing user training sessions.
- Marketing and promotion of the Library Service to increase visits, which includes growing our social media presence and outreach activities within the local community, whilst proactively seeking to develop new partnerships.
- Seeking alternative sources of funding e.g. from the Arts Council and preparing applications for funding.
- Providing a high-quality service to the public via all service points within Bracknell Forest Borough Council, which will include staffing the Reference Desk at Bracknell Library and answering information enquiries in person, by telephone and digitally.
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*.
- 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.
*(pro rata for part time)
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.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. The interview process may include an exercise to test creativity and digital skills.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Candidates need to apply completing the standard application form in full. Whilst CVs may be included with an application, the application form will be used to short list candidates.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sharon Sandford, Library Services Operations Manager
Email: ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Tel: 07825 208163
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £30,753 - £36,141 per year