Branch Librarian

3 months ago


Skewen, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

**Job details**:
Job reference
- REQ02693

Date posted
- 08/03/2024

Application closing date
- 22/03/2024

Location
- Skewen Library

Salary
- £23,327.03 to £25,430.27 per annum

Package
- Generous holiday entitlement and other flexible working

Contractual hours
- 30

Basis
- Part time

Job category/type
- Education and Schools

**Branch Librarian**:
Job description

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Hours**: 30 hours per week

**Location of post**: Skewen Library, Carnegie Hall, Evelyn Road, Skewen SA10 6LH

**Workstyle**:Fixed workplace

We are currently looking for an experienced person to join our team.

The main duties of the post are;
To 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

To identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage

To contribute to stock selection and promotion

To maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building

To develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children

You will have experience of;
Professional library work

Supervising and motivating staff

You should have extensive experience of working in public libraries and have excellent oral and written communication skills

Ideally you will have;
A good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A-C which should include English

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Davies on

Phone: 01639 899829 or

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and 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.

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.