The Information Literacy Group is excited to announce that we are hiring for a host of new team members!
We are hiring members to our Communications team, our Events team, and our New Professionals sub-committee. These groups provide essential support to the aims and objectives of the Information Literacy Group, and provide the chance to share your knowledge and ideas with members of the group and beyond. Find out more about the positions and how to apply below.
Communications team members
We are hiring three members to the ILG Communications Team.
The Comms team is responsible for spreading the word about various Information Literacy events, conferences and just generally disseminating interesting IL work to the wider community.
Reporting to the Communications & Engagement manager, you will manage communications via the Comms team inbox, the ILG WordPress site and social media channels such as Blue Sky, LinkedIn and YouTube. It’s an opportunity to gain experience in marketing, website management, and meet like-minded professionals.
Events team members
We currently have 3 vacancies for Events Team members.
The Events sub-group is responsible for events management of events for the CILIP Information Literacy Group (ILG), with the exception of the LILAC conference. These online events cover a variety of information literacy related topics and suitable for professionals across the information sector.
Reporting to the Events Team manager, you will collaborate with the team to help organise and host our online events. It is a great opportunity to gain events management experience, keep up-to-date with current information literacy issues and grow your professional network. No prior ILG committee experience required.
New Professionals sub-committee members
We are hiring five members to the New Professionals sub-committee.
The sub-committee brings together students and early-career professionals who are passionate about information literacy. The group works on projects that support new professionals, including networking activities, professional development opportunities, blog posts and the Chatting Info Lit podcast.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, expand your professional network and contribute to the future of information literacy. We welcome applications from students and new professionals from all sectors. No previous committee experience is required, just enthusiasm for information literacy and a willingness to collaborate with others.
The deadline for applications is Monday 28th September 2026. Please send over a personal statement detailing your experience and how you meet our requirements (this can be completed either in written form at 350-500 words max, or a pre-recorded voice note or video), and a letter/statement of support from your line manager (where applicable).
Please send applications and any informal enquiries regarding the Events and Communications positions to cilipilg@gmail.com and to ilgnewprof@gmail.com for applications and enquiries regarding the New Professionals roles.
Applicants are encouraged from all sectors, including new professionals and students who have a particular interest in promoting information literacy. Applicants should be based in the United Kingdom. CILIP is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from BAME, disabled, LGBTQ+ and male candidates, who have historically been under-represented on our committees.
