Librarian

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hackney to assist with the appointment of a Library Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Summary:

• The Libraries Officer post acts as the first point of contact for library customers and facilitates their effective use of the library service.
• To supervise the operation of the library on a daily basis and to take charge when required and provide a high level of customer satisfaction for the library service.

Responsibilities:

• To take responsibility for ensuring that contractors adhere to policies and procedures whilst in the library
• To take the lead on project based work including outreach and development and lead on an area of responsibility commensurate with the new Libraries strategy, for example lead working groups and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• To organise staff deployment, supervise weekend and relief staff and maintain high levels of teamwork
• To supervise the operation of the library on a daily basis and to take charge when required and provide a high level of customer satisfaction for the library service.
• To be responsible for ensuring that the library is opened and closed correctly and that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To champion the use of self service technology and to encourage customers to use this facility wherever possible
• To demonstrate a general knowledge of stock and online resources and to help customers in their use
• To ensure the library environment is welcoming, vibrant and a safe place to visit
• In conjunction with the Area Libraries Manager, to handle cash transactions and maintain cash records
• To take responsibility for promoting services available in the library including planning, arranging and delivering events, activities, storytimes, reading groups, class visits and promotions.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Librarian: 1 year (required)
• ICT support: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person