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Facilities Officer: Gladstone’s Library

Application deadline: Friday 23rd May 2025, at 12noon

An exciting new opportunity has opened up here at Gladstone’s Library.

We are looking for a skilled maintenance worker to join the team here at Gladstone’s Library. You will be a professional, who takes pride in your work and who will be committed to keeping our beautiful Grade 1 listed building running smoothly. We are looking for someone who can turn their hand to most things, who is reliable and with a keen eye for detail. Could this be you?

We are looking for someone with a ‘can-do’ approach who can complete general maintenance and DIY jobs, including painting, decorating, basic carpentry together with plumbing repairs and maintenance.

Please see below for the full job listing.


Reading Room Assistant: Gladstone’s Library

Application deadline: Friday 16th May 2025, at 10am

An exciting new opportunity has opened up here at Gladstone’s Library.

We are looking to recruit a Reading Room Assistant who will work front of house in the Library’s busy Reading Rooms. Working in a team of five, with projects working with the printed book and archive collections, this role is front-facing and involves lots of working with the public; a typical day might involve giving an induction to someone staying at the Library for the first time, helping a Reader find a book or use the catalogue, and delivering a Glimpse tour to a visiting group.

We are looking for someone who is confident, well-organised, and happy to speak in public. As well as having a passion for the work of Gladstone’s Library, anyone in this role should find detailed work enjoyable.

Please see below for the full job listing.