Library Support Officer

Job details

Job title:

Library Support Officer
Job reference: REQ
012019
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Final date to receive applications: 18/02/2026

Location:

Wetherby
Salary:
Pro Rata £25,877.80 - £28,725.84 per annum
Package:
Competitive Benefits + Significant Pension
Contractual hours: 22.5
Basis:
Part time
Job category/type:
Student Support
Attachments:
Library Support

We have a great opportunity to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Wealstun, as a Library Support Officer. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus is a leading provider of prison education and has been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future.

Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site information

HMP Wealstun is a Category C men’s prison near Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire, focused on rehabilitation through education, skills development, and structured training. Formed in 1995 from the merger of two neighbouring prisons, it now operates solely as a Category C establishment, offering a wide range of learning, vocational and resettlement opportunities to support men preparing for release. The prison provides modern facilities, purposeful activity, and strong support services aimed at helping learners build confidence, gain qualifications, and progress towards positive futures.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification or be willing to work towards achieving within an agreed timescale
• Hold Level 2 qualifications in literacy, numeracy
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• High attention to detail
• Effective communication & inter-personal skills
• IT skills, working with Microsoft Office and/or management data systems
• Logical and organised

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro-Rata)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week (Pro-Rata)
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 18/02/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!