Branch Librarian

Neath Port Talbot Council; Clyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is looking for a Library Manager responsible for day-to-day administration and management of the library. You will supervise staff, promote library usage, and contribute to service development. Candidates must have experience in library work, excellent communication skills, and minimum 4 GCSEs including English. This role offers hybrid working and a generous employee benefits package including a competitive pension contribution, holiday entitlement, and discounts at local retailers.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Competitive employee package

25 days holiday increasing to 32

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme for cars

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising and motivating staff.
• Extensive experience of working in public libraries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the administration and management of the library.
• Supervise staff in the library.
• Contribute to staff training requirements.

Skills

Professional library work experience

Staff supervision

Public library experience

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent grades A-C including English

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the efficient day to day administration and management of the library
• Supervision of staff in the library
• Routine supervision of IT equipment and services
• Contribute to staff training requirements within the library
• Contribute formally to discussions on service development especially through engagement with schools and local community groups
• Identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage
• Contribute to stock selection and promotion
• Maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building
• Develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children
• Be flexible and adapt to changes within the service

Qualifications

• Experience of professional library work
• Experience of supervising and motivating staff
• Extensive experience of working in public libraries
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent grades A-C including English

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years\' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues\' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there\'s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need., Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT. Barod i ddechrau? Dechreuwch eich taith gydag Addysgwyr Cymru heddiw.

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