Library Officer | Chorley Library

Library Officer Chorley Library Salary 28142 - 32061 Per Annum 37 Hours Per Week Permanent Library Service Chorley

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.

Lancashire Libraries 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.

The post available is:

• Library Officer for Chorley Library

• 37 hours per week

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.

You will be appointed to a library base(s) but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required.

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.

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.

How to apply:

Online Information Session: Monday 10^th August from 17:30pm 18:30pm

Link: applicants are invited to attend an online information session at the above time and date. The information sessions will be led by library management and provide information about our library service and an explanation of the Library Officer role and their duties.

Applications must be submitted online via the Lancashire County Council website. If you have any queries not stated on the advert please contact.

Before submitting your application please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification (see attached at the bottom of the advert).

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.

Further information:

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.

Job Description & Person Specification