There is an exciting opportunity to join our Libraries team as a Library Duty Manager. This is a full-time temporary position, managing Seaham Library and 2 community branches at Murton and Easington Colliery.
You will manage day to day operation of assigned library venues ensuring a high-quality service, that is safe, efficient, and enjoyed by users. As a Library Duty Manager, you will act as an advocate for the library service proactively encouraging and supporting customers to enjoy a positive experience.
37 hours per week, 12 month temporary contract.
Timetable week 1:
Monday: 8.30am-7.15pm
Tuesday: 8.30am-5.15pm.
Wednesday: 9.15am-12.45pm.
Thursday: 8.30am-7.15pm
Friday: 9.00am-5.15pm
Timetable week 2:
Monday: 8.30am-7.15pm
Tuesday: 8.30am-5.15pm.
Thursday: 8.30am-7.15pm
Friday: 9.00am-5.15pm
Saturday: 9.15am-12.45pm
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Some of the duties of this role include, but arent limited to:
* Take responsibility for the day-to-day operational supervision of the assigned libraries managing the safety of both customers and staff.
* Ensure that the assigned libraries are clean, maintained and well presented to a high standard.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of services and programmes of activity within assigned venues.
* Work with and supervise volunteers, placements and work experience students as required.
* Assist in promotional work and audience development activities as required including, but not limited to: customer surveys, data gathering, merchandising, distribution of marketing content.
We encourage you to contact Louise Smith, Library Operations Manager via email
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline and a First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 20th October.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Councils Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the Person Specification section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
* Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
* Hybrid working (home and office working).
* Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
* Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
* Discounted DCC gym membership.
* Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
* Trade Union membership.
* A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: Rewards and Benefits
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HYBRID WORKING (if applicable)
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Take a closer look: Equality Diversity and Inclusion in our Workforce
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Councils Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the Person Specification section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email or telephone the Recruitment Help Desk on tel. no option 5).
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