Audience Development Coordinator - Local Authority - Libraries

Reed; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

TOIL for evening/weekend work

Saturday overtime paid

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Audience Development Coordinator for Sheffield Libraries to lead a vibrant events programme, from author talks to large-scale activities like Comic Fest and the Summer Reading Challenge. You will engage with the community, plan diverse events, and support outreach across the library service.

The role offers a flexible hybrid pattern with three office days per week and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues on cross-team projects, delivering memorable events for residents

Qualifications

• Plan and coordinate a diverse range of events across Sheffield's libraries.
• Develop creative ideas for future events and activities.
• Support the execution of events such as author talks, history talks, re-enactments, Comic Fest, and the Summer Reading Challenge.
• Organise the upcoming Book Awards.
• Handle event administration and complete relevant forms.
• Coordinate payments for external contributors and suppliers.
• Promote library events through social media and create newsletters to showcase upcoming activities.

Responsibilities

• Attend events to ensure smooth operation, meet and greet the public, authors, speakers, and other guests.
• Introduce authors and speakers at events as required.
• Conduct outreach and networking to develop relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and different teams across the library service.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Networking

Tools

Social media management

Job description

Audience Development Coordinator

• Hourly Rate: £15.56 PAYE
• Location: Central Sheffield
• Job Type: Hybrid (office and home working)

Join Sheffield Libraries as an Audience Development Coordinator and play a key role in bringing a vibrant programme of events and activities to life. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community through a variety of events, from author talks to large-scale activities like Comic Fest and the Summer Reading Challenge.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Plan and coordinate a diverse range of events across Sheffield's libraries.
• Develop creative ideas for future events and activities.
• Support the execution of events such as author talks, history talks, re-enactments, Comic Fest, and the Summer Reading Challenge.
• Organise the upcoming Book Awards.
• Handle event administration and complete relevant forms.
• Coordinate payments for external contributors and suppliers.
• Promote library events through social media and create newsletters to showcase upcoming activities.
• Attend events to ensure smooth operation, meet and greet the public, authors, speakers, and other guests.
• Introduce authors and speakers at events as required.
• Conduct outreach and networking to develop relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and different teams across the library service.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and approachable demeanor.
• Creative mindset with a knack for suggesting innovative ideas.
• Highly organised with strong coordination skills.
• Confident in communicating with a diverse range of people.
• Experienced in delivering excellent customer service.
• Skilled in networking and building new relationships.
• Comfortable supporting or hosting public events.
• Proficient in using social media and creating promotional content.
• Able to balance creative initiatives with established processes and procedures.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in events, community engagement, audience development, or related fields is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement, with approximately three office days per week.
• Opportunity to work on engaging and diverse events.
• Chance to meet a wide variety of people and make a significant impact in the community.
• Competitive hourly rate and time off in lieu (TOIL) for occasional evening or weekend work.
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half.