Library Officer | Part time | Sharoe Green & Ribbleton Libraries

Salary 28142 - 32061 per annum Permanent Part time 31.5 hours per week Sharoe Green & Ribbleton Libraries

Are you a confident leader with a passion for reading and community engagement

We are looking for friendly proactive and digitally confident individuals to lead our library teams.

LancashireLibraries are a vital service that provide welcoming inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect learn and feel safe. Were proud to offer access to quality resources knowledgeable staff and a supportive environment for everyone.

What Youll Be Doing:

As a Library Officer you will lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality customer-focused service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of the library.
• Planning and delivering a wide range of events (e.g. author events class visits).
• Supporting customers with digital services (e.g. eBooks passport applications).
• Building partnerships with local organisations.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring service excellence.

This is a permanent post and you will be appointed to two library bases. Hours of work are listed against the available post and are a set working pattern over two weeks please see the rota attachment at the bottom of the advert. These hours cannot be changed.

The post available is:

Sharoe Green & Ribbleton Libraries Library 31.5hpw

Our Ideal Applicant:

• A confident and supportive leader.
• Friendly approachable and passionate about reading.
• Digitally confident and able to help others navigate online resources.
• A great communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of people including volunteers and community partners.

Interview Process:

The interview process will be in two parts:

Part 1 - All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an information session. This will last about 1hr and involve:

• A meeting with a manager
• Tour of the library and explanation of duties

Part 2 - All applicants attending the information sessions will be invited for interview.

Information session:

Wednesday 18^th March Lostock Hall Library 2.30 3.30pm

Interview Date:

Wednesday 25^th March Lostock Hall Library

Applications must be submitted online. If you require any further information about this role please contact.

Why Join Us

At Lancashire County Council youll have the opportunity to shape a career path that suits you with access to personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. This is the place to build the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• 26 days of annual leave (rising with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days. Youll also have the option to purchase additional leave each year.
• Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup offering savings with a wide range of UK retailersfrom weekly groceries to white goods and vehicles.

Please note the salary quoted for this position is the full time equivalent. These positions are part time therefore the salary received will be paid on a prorata basis.

The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

ROTA

Job description and person specification