Library Outreach Project Officer

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a proactive Library Outreach Project Officer to enhance community engagement. The role involves planning outreach initiatives, fostering partnerships, and assisting in library events. Candidates should have strong communication skills and project management experience. Attractive benefits include a competitive pension and enhanced leave. Join us to make a real difference in the community!

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with community organisations and building partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with the community and plan outreach initiatives.
• Foster strong partnerships and assist in library events delivery.
• Manage budget and reporting for specific outreach projects.

Skills

Effective communication with diverse audiences

Event planning and execution

Project management

Community engagement

Knowledge of library services

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about community engagement, project delivery, and making a real difference?

We are seeking a proactive and flexible Library Outreach Project Officer to join our Westmorland and Furness Library team. This is a dynamic role focused on reaching out to the heart of our communities, driving participation, and delivering on key Council priorities around wellbeing, literacy, and cultural engagement.

You will be deployed across geographic areas and diverse community groups, working closely with our Library Development Officers and reporting to the Library & Customer Manager.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include actively engaging with the community, planning and implementing outreach initiatives, fostering strong partnerships, assisting in the delivery of library events, and managing the budget and reporting for specific outreach projects.

Who we are looking for…

• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and build relationships.
• Experience in planning, organising, and executing events and programs.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Experience in engaging with community organisations and building partnerships.
• Knowledge of library collections, programs, and services.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to locations across Westmorland and Furness.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)