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Senior library & information officer - mor11431

Elgin
Moray Council
Information officer
£30,001 - £40,000 a year
Posted: 9 January
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Job Description To coordinate delivery of a high quality library service, and supervise the day to day operation of library buildings within designated areas To provide excellent customer service, promote the aims of the library service and deliver a range of services and activities in accordance with Council Policy, Local Outcome Improvement Plan, Libraries Team Plan, and customer service standards. Responsibilities Coordinate the daily operations of the library, to deliver a quality, customer focussed service Provide supervision and direction to library staff, with responsibility for recruitment, training, development and performance of staff and volunteers Develop relationships and partnerships locally with other Council departments, community groups, schools and external organisations to identify opportunities for outreach & engagement Work with staff team to implement and promote a programme of events and activities for the library, which attracts and meets the need of the local community Ensure the general safety and security of the building and that the necessary standards of health and safety are applied Ensure that the financial and administrative procedures of the Council are accurately complied with. The Individual Supervisory and recent line management experience Experience in library/information work or similar sector 2 Highers 6 SQA Standard Grades or Equivalent at level 3 or above Experience of supervising a team Experience of delivering services to specific audiences, eg Children & Young People Experience of keeping statistics and maintaining accurate financial records Excellent ICT skills using a wide range of applications, including digital and online tools Experience of delivering excellent customer service Experience of cash handling Broad awareness of good practice and service developments in public libraries Experience and understanding of community engagement and working with different groups and partners Leadership & team working Effective presentation skills Effective written/oral communication Adaptable to changing circumstances Effective liaison and community involvement Ability to work flexibly, across multiple locations, to meet the needs and demands of the service Required to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council. Closing Date: 16 January 2026 Starting Salary: £31,630.30 (pro rata) £16.78 per hour 35 Hours per week Applicants should note this post is currently based at Elgin Library, however this may be subject to change pending the outcome of the review of library services currently in process. For further information please contact Philip Davidson, Operations Librarian, telephone 07779 888554, email philip.davidson@moray.gov.uk.or David Hayden, Principal Librarian, telephone 07970 833776, email david.hayden@moray.gov.uk

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