Community Librarian - Haddington Library

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.03 - £20.18

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
1 in 4 Saturdays, 09:30-16:00
1 late night every 4 weeks on  Monday, 11:00-19:00
Flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

Haddington Library, based in the John Gray Centre, is the busiest lending library in East Lothian and provides activities within the building and beyond for all ages working with partners to support the local community.

Our libraries adapt and develop activities and services based on local need and the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate how they have worked to liaise with partners and engage with communities. The postholder will also act as the Health and Wellbeing lead for the library service engaging with local and national partners to establish libraries as trusted local sources of health and wellbeing information and inclusive spaces with activities aimed at reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing.

Our service could not operate without our dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate staff and our Community Librarians manages teams of staff based across different locations. The Community Librarian based in the John Gray Centre will line manage the teams in Haddington and Longniddry and it is essential that the successful candidate has experience in motivating and supporting teams through change as well as key management tasks such as training and development and performance management.

Job Details

To provide comprehensive and quality front line library and customer services within East Lothian.

To work with schools and other partners to provide a service which is responsive to the needs of the local community.

To manage and develop a team of staff across multiple locations.

To provide and manage a range of resources.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent in Librarianship or Information Science and/or postgraduate qualification in Librarianship or Information Science and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through significant experience of managing a team delivering customer services and/or library services.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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