Children and Communities Librarian - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £32,909 to £39,493 Per Annum Pro Rata (Grade I)
Location:
Newbury Library
Contract:
Contract
Working Pattern:
Part Time
Hours:

hours per week.

DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
18/06/2023 at 23:59
Reference:
V5230

Vacancy Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Children and Communities Librarian to join our forward thinking West Berkshire Libraries team, developing partnerships with local organisations and other stakeholders to promote and extend the library service offer.

We are looking for a qualified or chartered Librarian educated to degree level, with knowledge of current best practice in public libraries.

They will be proactive, able to develop ideas to improve the library service, with an innovative approach and an acceptance of change.

Having excellent IT and communication skills is an important part of the role.

This post has a hybrid working style, with 50% of time spent working in our libraries, and the remainder of the time working from home - in line with current Council policy and once induction period has been completed.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as flexible working, access to a wide range of relevant training, local government pension scheme, family friendly policies, a range of local discounts and much more.

You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days per annum rising to a maximum of 34 days.

This role is fixed term for 1 year from start date.

Please contact Felicity Harrison, Culture and Libraries Manager if you would like an informal discussion about the role.

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Equal Opportunities
How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.