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In addition to the statutory library service, Northamptonshire’s LibraryPlus supports a number of Community Managed Libraries which are run by volunteers. Your role will be to support these libraries in their day-to-day work, train volunteers to deliver the best possible library service to their local community, and carry out regular monitoring reviews against a Service Level Agreement to ensure quality service delivery.
The post is based in Northampton, but is a flexible role. The role will include frequent travel to libraries located across the whole county, so you must be able to travel independently, sometimes at short notice. This is a half-time role which may require occasional weekend working for volunteer training, so you will need to be flexible to the business needs of the service.
Responsibilities
* Support community groups to facilitate the running of Library Access Points, and monitor and review their performance to benefit local communities.
* Design and deliver bespoke training to a range of community representatives.
* Act as a source of operational expertise and be the first point of contact for Community Managed Libraries.
Qualifications
* Completed GCSEs in Maths and English.
* Willing to gain detailed knowledge of LibraryPlus policies and procedures, stock management and the workings of the Library Management System.
* Confident in working with volunteers, identifying their training needs, and ensuring quality library services are delivered from each Community Managed Library.
* Strong capacity to work within a small team, as well as independently, prioritising workload day to day.
* Fit the requirements outlined in the Person Specification and address all aspects in your supporting statement.
Personal Attributes
* Motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to think on your feet.
* Flexible in approach, seeking a role where no two days are the same.
* Excellent communication skills, able to build good working relationships at all levels.
If you can answer yes to these questions then you could be the person we are looking for.
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