Development Officer - Reading & Outreach

Job Description

Provide a lead role in Reader development, outreach and engagement activity 
Works across different disciplines to support delivery of high quality library services across Moray, working with local communities, partners and other Council services

Responsibilities

Lead on development of activity and services that align with the Libraries Team Plan, Council Priorities and the Local Outcome Improvement Plan

Motivate, train and develop staff in respect of development activity & services

Develop reader development collections, services, and programmes both online and in person. Develop partnerships with third sector providers for delivery of programmes and activities

Assist in the appropriate selection, co-ordination, organisation, care and management of stock and information materials

Lead on the planning, promotion and marketing of reader development programmes and outreach activities.

Ensure efficient and effective administrative and financial procedures within areas of responsibility

The Individual

• Public Library Experience
• Qualified librarian or substantial experience in a library setting
• Ability to motivate others, often taking a lead role for specific elements of a project
• Knowledge of staff development & supervision
• Strong report writing skills able to analyse and use management information to help inform and produce a coherent evidence based document
• Able to manage a diverse workload and prioritise whilst keeping to deadlines
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of ICT applications applicable to libraries e.g. social media; online learning platforms
• Evidence of a customer focused approach
• Track record of ability to take effective decisions with clearly defined outcomes
• Experience of reader development services
• Experience of organising events and outreach programmes
• Experience of ICT applications
• Knowledge of lifelong learning initiatives
• Knowledge of marketing
• Leadership
• Effective presentation skills
• Effective written/oral communication
• Adaptable to changing circumstances
• Effective liaison and community involvement
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
• Ability to work in an open plan/shared office
• Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Closing Date: 4 September 2026
Starting Salary: £36,003.50 per annum
£19.10 per hour
36.25 Hours per week

For further information please contact:
David Hayden, Principal Librarian on 07970 833776 or David.Hayden@moray.gov.uk