The Community Librarian is responsible for the supervision and line management of the staffing teams based in Prestonpans and Port Seton Libraries and as such the successful candidate will have direct management and supervisory experience for teams supporting customer service and/or library services.
As the service responds to customer need and supports Council services it is crucial that staff are flexible and responsive to change. The successful post holder should have experience of managing and supporting staff through periods of change.
Libraries across East Lothian offer a range of services including Blue badge and Travel Pass applications, digital support and general enquiries. Prestonpans Library additionally operates as an area office accepting payment for Council services as well as support with a range of enquiries including Benefits, Council Tax, Housing and more. The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting staff to provide excellent customer services and develop strong IT skills.
Prestonpans and Port Seton Libraries have close relationships with local primary schools facilitating regular class visits and offer a range of activities for families and the wider community. The successful candidate will have experience in working with partners to review and maintain services across communities.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis., To provide comprehensive and quality front line library and customer services within East Lothian.
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., Disability Confident
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