Location: St James’s Square, London SW1
Status: Fixed-term for 12 months
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE), between Monday and Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm and some evening and weekend work
Salary band: £27,367.20 - £31,928.40 (0.6 FTE: £16,200 - £18,600)
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 @ 5:00pm
Job reference: LL/25/09
About The London Library
For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.
About the role
The London Library runs a busy, multifaceted and wide-ranging Programme of events and activities. Alongside events for our members, we run an eclectic Public Events Programme, which is open to all and includes panel discussions, high-profile speaker events, performances, music and poetry nights, salon events and more; an Emerging Writers Programme for 40 new writers each year; and a diverse and inclusive Learning & Participation Programme for schools and community organisations.
We are seeking a Programme Administrator to join our dedicated Programmes team. This pivotal role will work across the entire Programme, to assist in the delivery and administration of all Programme events and activities. This will also include assisting in the integration and co-ordination of programming in the Library’s forthcoming new event space (currently known as the Discovery Space).
About you
You are an enthusiastic professional skilled in:
Events Administration Proven experience in events administration, delivering public events.
Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality (GDPR aware).
Organisation & Problem-Solving: Skilled in prioritising tasks, managing multiple projects and applying sound judgment with flexibility.
Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficient in IT (MS Office, CRM, ticketing platforms), budgeting and data analysis.
Passion & Alignment: Genuine interest in literature and enthusiasm for the Library’s mission.
Personal attributes include:
Adaptable & Positive: Flexible, resilient, and calm under pressure, with a good-humoured and proactive approach.
People-Oriented: Enjoys building relationships and working collaboratively with others.
Committed & Aligned: Self-motivated, values equality and inclusion, and passionate about the Library’s mission and programming.
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you have the expertise to administrate an exciting, stimulating and inclusive programme and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!
To Apply
Please complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form - available below - and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Candidate Information Pack (including job description)
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 @ 5:00pm
Interviews: w/c 29 September 2025
The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community and all applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are only able to consider candidates with a current right to work in the UK.
