Assistant Librarian Training

The Assistant Librarian (Training) is a new role and will be responsible for designing, organising and delivering the Library training output for members and library staff (with appropriate support).

This post also plays a key role in the provision of general library and legal enquiry services as part of the Enquiry Desk Rota.  The post manages a Senior Library Assistant. 

What we need: 

A qualified Librarian with proven experience of working in an information setting with experience of delivering, designing and structuring training and information sessions. A knowledge of hardcopy and online legal information resources for England and Wales is desirable, although not essential as full training will be provided.  Excellent IT skills, preferably including MS Office, web-based technologies, library management systems, and digital education/engagement tools are a must. 

The successful applicant to work 35 hours per week during our operational hours, this will include occasional evening and Saturday weekend shifts (dependant on training schedule in place). 

About us: 

The Inner Temple Library is a legal reference library, which dates back to 1506.  It supports the information and research requirements of barrister, student and judicial members of the four Inns.  The Library is not open to the general public.

What we offer:

Salary is £43,978 per annum, hybrid working, a generous non-contributory pension benefit, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed, season ticket loan or Cycle to Work scheme after passing probation and 25 days’ annual leave. 

How to Apply:

To apply, please go to our website to download further information about the job and an application form via the 'Apply' button above. Completed application form should be sent to: recruitment@innertemple.org.uk by 30^th October 2026.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16^th November 2026.

If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form – link is on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applicants. 

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