District Officer
Omagh Library
Temporary (Until June 2026)
£17.37 per hour
36 hours per week
Main Purpose
The Post-holder will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative library services to customers. The Post-holder will provide specialist advice, training and support to staff, customers and identified groups to assist them to meet their needs. The Post-holder will develop and deliver excellent customer focused services, programmes and projects. The Post-holder will work collaboratively and/or in partnership across Northern Ireland to meet service objectives, increase participation and to exploit library resources.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
To ensure that all designated services operate to agreed service standards, deliver excellent customer service and comply with current Libraries NI policies and procedures with particular emphasis on; the management of systems appropriate to the section, provision of information, advice and support to library customers, partners and staff as appropriate, advising customers and library staff on resources appropriate to their needs and assisting them to exploit the full potential of resources in all formats, providing timely and efficient bibliographical / technical support to customers of the service to ensure that the needs of end customers are met, e)development and provision of lifelong learning and other services, as appropriate, and support and guidance in their use,
f)liaison with suppliers and internal customers on the day to day operation of library contracts and other resource management issues,
2.Develop and maintain Libraries NI commitment to equality and diversity in the delivery of library services, participate in the development, delivery, co-ordination and review of effective services, in line with the corporate, business and service plans through;
a)participation in the monitoring of and reporting on targets and action plans to meet overall library objectives and implementing agreed remedial action,
b)identifying opportunities for service improvements, funding, income generation and partnerships, preparing reports and costed proposals,
c)supervision of agreed projects, in co-operation, where appropriate, with funders and partners,
d)delivering appropriate training to staff and customers,
e)participating in consultation with customers.
3.participate in the promotion and marketing of the service to increase participation and raise awareness of Libraries NI's key role as a resource for learning, information, cultural heritage and reading in the community to include;
a)development of resources for communities,
b)development of digital content,
c)planning and delivery of training, reader development, learning and information skills and cultural heritage programmes for all customers,
d)targeting services appropriately through partnership development
e)advocacy and stakeholder engagement
f)organisation and management of promotional events as required.
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience:
1.Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or two GCE A Levels, or BTEC National or equivalent/higher qualifications and possess a minimum of two years' experience in developing and /or delivering services.
OR
Possess a minimum of three years' experience in developing and /or delivering services
2.Experience of working with internal and external customers to achieve service objectives
3.Experience of implementing policies and/or organisational strategies
4.Experience of assisting in the management of resources to support service provision.
Other Requirements and Constraints:
5.Applicants must have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Libraries NI business) or other suitable form of transport which will enable the successful candidate to fulfil the requirements of the post to the satisfaction of Libraries NI.
6.Be able to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends as required, both at base and in other service points as required
7.Have no criminal record which would prevent working with children or adults at risk.
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.