Development Officer - Reading & Outreach - MOR12093

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a Librarian with leadership in reader development to deliver engaging programmes and outreach across Moray. You will work with communities, partners and other Council services to extend access to library resources and services.

The role involves developing services aligned to council priorities, training staff, organising events, and promoting reader development both online and on-site. Strong reporting and liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian or substantial library experience
• Ability to motivate others and lead project elements
• Experience in reader development services
• Experience organising events and outreach programmes
• Strong report writing and use of management information
• Knowledge of lifelong learning initiatives
• Knowledge of marketing and community liaison
• Adaptable to changing circumstances
• Effective written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• Lead on development of activities that align with the Libraries Team Plan and Council priorities
• Motivate, train and develop staff in respect of development activity and services
• Develop reader development collections, services, and programmes online and in person; build partnerships
• Assist in selection, co-ordination, organisation, care and management of stock
• Lead planning, promotion and marketing of reader development programmes and outreach
• Ensure efficient administrative and financial procedures within areas of responsibility

Skills

Public library experience

Leadership

Communication

Lifelong learning

Education

Qualified librarian

Tools

ICT applications

Social media

Online learning platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Provide a lead role in Reader development, outreach and engagement activity
Works across different disciplines to support delivery of high quality library services across Moray, working with local communities, partners and other Council services

Responsibilities

Lead on development of activity and services that align with the Libraries Team Plan, Council Priorities and the Local Outcome Improvement Plan

Motivate, train and develop staff in respect of development activity & services

Develop reader development collections, services, and programmes both online and in person. Develop partnerships with third sector providers for delivery of programmes and activities

Assist in the appropriate selection, co-ordination, organisation, care and management of stock and information materials

Lead on the planning, promotion and marketing of reader development programmes and outreach activities.

Ensure efficient and effective administrative and financial procedures within areas of responsibility

The Individual

• Public Library Experience
• Qualified librarian or substantial experience in a library setting
• Ability to motivate others, often taking a lead role for specific elements of a project
• Knowledge of staff development & supervision
• Strong report writing skills able to analyse and use management information to help inform and produce a coherent evidence based document
• Able to manage a diverse workload and prioritise whilst keeping to deadlines
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of ICT applications applicable to libraries e.g. social media; online learning platforms
• Evidence of a customer focused approach
• Track record of ability to take effective decisions with clearly defined outcomes
• Experience of reader development services
• Experience of organising events and outreach programmes
• Experience of ICT applications
• Knowledge of lifelong learning initiatives
• Knowledge of marketing
• Leadership
• Effective presentation skills
• Effective written/oral communication
• Adaptable to changing circumstances
• Effective liaison and community involvement
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
• Ability to work in an open plan/shared office
• Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Closing Date: 4 September 2026
Starting Salary: £36,003.50 per annum
£19.10 per hour
36.25 Hours per week

For further information please contact:
David Hayden, Principal Librarian on 07970 833776 or [e-mail]