Active Libraries Engagement Officer

Active Libraries Engagement Officer

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Fixed Term


• Working Pattern: Full time


• Advert Start Date: 09/06/2026


• Advert End Date: 24/06/2026 12:00


• Salary: £28,598 pa


• Hours per week: 37


• Job Category: Libraries


• Vacancy ID: 297720


• Employment Location: The Word, South Shields


• Post Number: BR01826


• Number of posts: 1


• Closing date: 24 Jun

Further Information

Active Libraries Engagement Officer

(The Word, South Shields)

£28,598 pa

Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2028

You will support the promotion of the Library service, and the Active Libraries Initiative, to members of the community who currently use libraries, and to those who do not.

This post is externally funded.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Julia Robinson, Principal Librarian on .

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Supporting documents

• Active Libraries Engagement Officer JD - 19.06.24.doc (198.5 KB)


• Active Libraries Engagement Officer PS - 19.06.24.doc (224.0 KB)


• Active Libraries Engagement Officer SI - 09.06.26.docx (82.55 KB)

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