Job Description

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.


Coventry City Council's Library and Information Service is a public facing service operating for the benefit of local communities and the wider city.


Providing services from the central library and 16 local libraries (3 of which are community led) Coventry libraries provide a unique 'cradle-to-grave' service bringing individuals and communities together.


Public libraries acquire, organise and provide access to a range of information and reading resources to meet the diverse needs of a community. We actively support independent learning and encourage reader development, also providing information on areas such as:


Local and national government services, Learning opportunities, Leisure activities, and Local community news and events

We also play an important role in providing access to computers and the internet for those who are digitally excluded.

The Library Service works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to provide a full and wide-ranging service offer. Partners include:


Arts Council England BBC Department for Culture, Media and Sport Libraries Connected Public Health England, and Reading Agency

Libraries are uniquely placed to change lives for the better. They are busy and vibrant open spaces, not only providing access to books but also helping people to help themselves and improve their opportunities. By providing practical support and guidance, libraries play a critical role in enabling and empowering people to realise their potential, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.


What is the job role?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping newly arrived communities, migrants, and refugees feel part of life in Coventry. In this role, you'll co-create events and activities with local communities that support integration and connection. A key part of this will be organising opportunities that help people who don't speak English to build their language skills.


This is a fixed term post for 2 years.


Your work will mainly focus on the Bell Green and Foleshill areas, where you'll use the local libraries as community hubs. The libraries will be at the heart of what you do welcoming spaces where people can meet, learn, and access wider services.


You'll need to be proactive, approachable, and confident in meeting and supporting new people. Experience in planning and delivering events and activities in partnership with others is important, as is being able to evaluate what works and continuously improve.


Above all, you'll be an advocate for libraries as vibrant spaces where communities come together to connect, learn, and thrive.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an enthusiastic team member with a positive, can-do attitude. Someone who is warm, approachable, and quick to build meaningful relationships with others.


If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

- As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.


Interview date: 05/11/2025


If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please contact Peggy Wiseman. Peggy.Wiseman@coventry.gov.uk or call 07443 209661


About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.



At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.


To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.


If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies


Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.


Our Values are:


Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. * Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.