Work wellbeing score is 73 out of 100
3.2 out of 5 stars.
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The British Library Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 16 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 73 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Above average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Above average

About the company

  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    £75m to £365m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters
    London, UK
  • Link
    The British Library website

We are the national library of the United Kingdom and give access to the world’s most comprehensive research collection. We provide information services to academic, business, research and scientific communities.

Our collection of over 170 million items includes artefacts from every age of written civilisation. We keep the nation’s archive of printed and digital publications, adding around three million new items to our collection every year.

We have many books, but we have so much more. Our L...

We are the national library of the United Kingdom and give access to the world’s most comprehensive research collection. We provide information services to academic, business, research and scientific communities.

Our collection of over 170 million items includes artefacts from every age of written civilisation. We keep the nation’s archive of printed and digital publications, adding around three million new items to our collection every year.

We have many books, but we have so much more. Our London and Yorkshire sites have everything from newspapers to sound recordings, patents, prints and drawings, maps and manuscripts. Our inspiring exhibitions interpret these collections and bring their stories to the public.

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Jobs

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Application Specialist

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Boston Spa

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Boston

12 jobs

St Pancras

4 jobs

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Salaries

Salary estimated from 621 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Administrative Assistance

Business Support
£24,788 per year
8 salaries reported
Project Assistant
£23,163 per year
5 salaries reported
Library Assistant
£22,355 per year
5 salaries reported

Management

Philanthropy Manager
£35,413 per year
5 salaries reported
Manager
£32,595 per year
6 salaries reported
Engagement Manager
£28,249 per year
5 salaries reported

Marketing

Marketing Specialist
£26,000 per year
9 salaries reported
Marketing Manager
£32,387 per year
7 salaries reported
Marketing Coordinator
£26,000 per year
6 salaries reported

Project Management

Program Manager
£32,704 per year
9 salaries reported
Project Manager
£34,846 per year
6 salaries reported
Building Project Manager
£40,632 per year
5 salaries reported
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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 47 reviews and is evolving.

2.67 out of 5 stars.20193.00 out of 5 stars.20201.00 out of 5 stars.20213.13 out of 5 stars.20224.00 out of 5 stars.2023

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Document Administrator in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire
on 18 September 2023
Productive and educational
What is the best part of working at the company?The grand scale Atmosphere of every media publishedWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?The target of how many pages you need to scan on a daily basisWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very interesting to engage with nice friendly groups of peopleWhat is a typical day like for you at the comp...
Security Guard in King Cross, Greater London
on 17 August 2022
Security
Very nice working in British Libary with English people.They are very nice frank and helpful people’s I appreciate the hospitality kind they Show is beautiful.The environment is really fabulous and motivated because everyone help each other we learn from team So I am really satisfied
Library Assistant in London
on 11 August 2022
Toxic work culture - Avoid
I was there for about a year as an agency worker before being dumped without warning and only given the reason after I left. It may have been down to the agency, but there is a terribly toxic work culture there, with horrible managers and a work force that is constantly bickering amongst themselves and forming cliques. Try to avoid it as it is a bureaucratic nightmare that will slowly but surely b...
Library Assistant in London
on 23 May 2022
Busy and a nice environment
Job is pretty straightforward, reserving books, creating memberships but i would say the highlight was the work culture as my colleagues were all very warm.
Employee Services in Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire
on 9 March 2022
Horrific
Horrific experience and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone! HR and employee services are treated like dirt by all others INCLUDING management and are not treated with respect. They are blamed for all wrongdoings.Not a family friendly company.
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