Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job details
Job reference: REQ03497
Date posted: 19/09/2024
Application closing date: 07/10/2024
Location: Baglan Library
Salary: £15,878.39 - £16,972.30 per annum
Package: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.
Contractual hours: 25
Basis: Part time
Job category/type: Education and Schools
Location of post: Baglan Library, Laurel Avenue, Baglan, Port Talbot
We are currently looking for an experienced person to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.
Main Duties:
1. Supervise the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.
2. Supervision of staff in the library.
3. Routine supervision of IT equipment and services.
4. Contribute to staff training requirements within the library.
5. Contribute formally to discussions on service development especially through engagement with schools and local community groups.
6. Identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage.
7. Contribute to stock selection and promotion.
8. Maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building.
9. Develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children.
10. Contribute to the implementation of the Authority’s policies.
11. Undertake any duties, commensurate with the post and grade, as may be assigned by the Library Service Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements:
You will have experience of professional library work and experience of supervising and motivating staff. You should have extensive experience of working in public libraries and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Ideally, you will have a good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A-C which should include English.
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Davies on:
Phone: 01639 899829
Email: c.davies19@npt.gov.uk
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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