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Libraries and Heritage Engagement Officer
Salary not available. View on company website.
Gateshead Council, Shipcote, Gateshead
- Onsite working
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted 4 days ago, 14 Jun
Job ref: 54f8f9701f514ef3b1f641eb34cd60ea
Full Job Description
Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!
The team…
We require a Libraries and Heritage Engagement Officer to join Gateshead Libraries and Heritage Service. The post will be based in our Children and Young Peoples team. This team delivers a creative programme of activities to children of all ages.
The team have a targeted approach and prioritise work in areas of need, to support the council's Thrive agenda. Delivery is in libraries and from a number of community venues including family hubs, primary and secondary schools, community centres and parks!
Our free, quality books for children and young people improve literacy, and speech and language development. The team promote a love of reading and school readiness with young children and deliver programmes such as Bookstart and the Summer Reading Challenge. They work with young people to support mental health, developing personal resilience and confidence? by facilitating them to take lead in the running of their groups and developing funding applications ?
About the role….
You will develop and deliver promotional library events and activities as part of the team and with new and existing partners. You will ensure accurate information is gathered for suitable evaluation.
You will have the ability to communicate effectively with customers enquiries by phone, email and in person and provide information and support to residents.
You will supervise employees and work as part of a team to deliver an effective day to day service. You will have knowledge of books and reading, and experience of public libraries or a similar environment. You will engage with customers of all ages to promote reading and borrowing of books.
You will have competent IT skills, including use of the internet, email and MS office and you will provide assistance to users of the public IT facilities.
You will have English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4 or Grade C or above.
Some evening working will be required.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!
You'll be paid a competitive salary £28,624 to £31,067 pro rata
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It's time to apply!
We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
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