Outreach Librarian, Northallerton

Grade: I

Salary: £30,151 to £33,820 per annum pro rata

Vacancy Hours: 18.5hpw

Contract Type: Permanent

Weekend Working: Yes

Interview Date: 1st or 2nd June

Venue for Interview: Library Headquarters, Northallerton

If you
are passionate about the importance of libraries within our communities and
looking for a new challenge, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

North
Yorkshire Council is proud of its record of keeping libraries open and
delivering services in partnership with communities, partners and volunteers.

As
part of the Outreach team in Central Area based in Northallerton your role will
be to lead a team of staff and volunteers to develop new library audiences whilst
maintaining existing service use through the promotion of services and
facilities.

The post holder will ensure a quality and consistency of service
delivery at all libraries by monitoring the performance of staff and
volunteers, managing stock and developing a programme of outreach activities
including creative use of digital technology.

We
are looking for someone who has experience of delivering a customer focussed
service and projects and who can demonstrate a range of managerial and
professional competencies.

You will have the ability to work with communities,
stakeholders and volunteers, an entrepreneurial approach to service delivery
and a passion for books, reading and working with people.

The role also requires a flexible approach to working including weekends,
evening and location to meet service requirements and the ability to travel across North
Yorkshire. Literacy and numeracy to level 3 alongside the use of relevant IT
applications is essential.

Job Description.docx

Total Rewards Brochure.pdf

For
an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Mel Fowler on
01609 534577.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.