SLLC 1987 - Community Librarian - 433518

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a dynamic Community Librarian to lead and promote library services across various venues. The role involves managing library teams, developing outreach activities, and engaging with community groups. Applicants must have a degree in Librarianship or equivalent, with a preference for public library experience. The position offers a range of employee benefits including up to 33 days of annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Librarianship or equivalent.
• Welcoming those working towards MCLIP qualification with relevant public library experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote library services across multiple venues.
• Manage library teams and engage community groups.
• Create outreach activities alongside local organisations.

Skills

Community engagement

Team management

Public library experience

Leadership

Education

Degree in Librarianship or equivalent

Job description

Locations: Hamilton Central Library, Cadzow Street, Hamilton

Rutherglen Library, Main Street, Rutherglen

Number of Positions: 2

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid break)

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid break)

Salary Band; £36,425 - £37,465 per annum

Duration: Permanent

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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Library Services are seeking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Community Librarian to lead, develop and promote library provision. The post holder will be expected to work across a range of venues across South Lanarkshire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be responsible for operating and developing library services, managing library teams and promoting usage by community groups and members of the public of all ages.

A key part of the role is developing and participating in a programme of outreach activities across South Lanarkshire and working with local organisations and community groups to build strong partnerships.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Applicants should be qualified to degree level in Librarianship or equivalent. We also welcome applications from those working towards their MCLIP qualification provided they have relevant public library experience.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Please answer the questions below in a Word document which can then be attached to your application in the ‘Supported Documents' and URL section.

1. The development aspect of the Community Librarian role is about creating a programme of activities around the key SLLC strategy strategy themes of Connected and Engaged, Equality and Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, and Organisational Sustainability. Where do your strengths lie and what development ideas do you have for taking the service forward?
2. Please demonstrate a time when you have displayed leadership qualities?

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.