Discovery Den Driver/ Co-ordinator

WMJobs; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council operates the Discovery Den, the UK’s first library-led sensory mobile library. You will plan routes and stops, liaise with SEND settings and customers, arrange equipment loans and drive the Discovery Den. You will promote outreach and share a passion for reading with all ages.

This role requires enthusiasm for outreach, the ability to promote the library offer, and to troubleshoot equipment onboard when needed. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outreach and promotional activities.
• Liaising with SEND settings and customers.
• Enthusiasm for books and reading across ages.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Create routes and stops for the Discovery Den visits.
• Demonstrate equipment onboard and troubleshoot as needed.
• Promote the wider library service offer and outreach.
• Share enthusiasm and knowledge of books with all ages.

Skills

Outreach promotion

Public speaking

Customer liaison

Job description

Warwickshire County Council,

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the Discovery Den – the UK’s first library-led sensory mobile library. You’ll be responsible for creating the routes and stops that the Discovery Den will visit, liaising with SEND settings and customers, putting together equipment loans, and driving the Discovery Den. You’ll demonstrate the equipment onboard and will assist with troubleshooting as required.

You will need to have the enthusiasm to deliver outreach and promotional work, including promoting the wider library service offer. You should also be able to share enthusiasm and knowledge of books and reading with all ages.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Discovery Den Driver/ Coordinator

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feelsvalued, included, safe, supported,andwelcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include:

• agile working
• a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government
• generous annual leave entitlement
• plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform

Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Closing date: 5th October 2026

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more