Development Officer

The role of Development Officer (Community Connection & Inclusion) is one of four Development Officers within the Gloucestershire Libraries team. This role will lead on the holistic promotion of the core elements of the library service including campaign management around audience development profiles and encouraging new memberships. Some of the key target areas include communication with young people (13 to 21 year olds), new residents as well as diverse community groups.

The Development Officer will work within the Development Team with very clear aims and objectives which will include:

-Marketing and communications planning for all aspects of the library service

-Income generation from a range of sources, including donations, memberships, trusts and grant applications.

-Develop and promote the countywide initiatives linked to audience development and new members working with communities, partners and funders to support continuation and evaluate impact.

We are seeking someone who has had previous experience of projects and project management, as this is an important element at the centre of the role. Other experience that is relevant and essential includes:

-Marketing, communications and branding. We do a lot of design and development in-house so some hands-on creative skills will be an important element

-Income generation. All projects are self-funded so some awareness and knowledge of trust and foundations, donations and legacies.

-Data and insights. As projects are very audience/customer driven - we are looking for someone who has a clear understanding of reporting and interpreting data

On top of these elements, a proactive, positive team player with a vision and understanding of this specific age group and target audience., It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

-An option to purchase additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

-Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family

-Career development and qualification opportunities

-Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

-Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

-Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone

-An in-house Occupational Health service

-Employee discount scheme

-Cycle to Work scheme

-Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)

-Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.