Library Officer

1 month ago


Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £25,979 - £29,777 | Permanent, Part Time, 20.5 hours per week | Lytham library |

**International Sponsorship **- this role is **not **open to international sponsorship

Do you have strong people and leadership skills, a passion for reading and a desire to share this with a wide range of customers If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you

**We are currently recruiting **

A **Library Officer **to manage **Lytham Library. **This is a permanent role, and you will work an average of 20.5 hours per week which will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota (see attached rota)

**Lancashire Libraries **is a vital service that provide spaces where people can feel safe and secure, where generations of all ages can meet freely in a public place and where learning can be encouraged.

**Lancashire libraries **aim to provide access for everyone to quality resources, knowledgeable and customer-focused staff, and a welcoming library space.

**Your new role **

We are looking for a **strong leader, **who is **customer focussed **and **digitally savvy **with the skills to **manage **a team of staff and volunteers. Our ideal person will be **welcoming **and **friendly **, have a **love for reading **and be passionate about sharing this. You will have **excellent communication and problem-solving skills **with the confidence to be able to work with **a range of partners and volunteers.**

Sometimes, you may be required to work at other locations and the role may involve some lone working.

**What we can offer you **

**Benefits**:You will have access to a local government pension, 26 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after five years (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays. You will also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, enhancements for working weekend hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and lots more

**Development**:We really support our teams and encourage them to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment - so there'll be options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish - you'll feel valued at work and be part of a team of like-minded people and managers who can provide advice and guidance whilst sharing their experiences and helping you build your own

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer. For more information about the role, please contact Jessica Toft on 01772 534852.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

**Job Description & Person Specification**

**Rota



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