Stock & Systems Assistant

This role involves carrying out all duties as required in the acquisition and supply of library and other resources to ensure the efficient provision of the library services; and supports the operation of library related systems to ensure smooth running of the service., * Carry out clerical operations associated with the ordering, receipt and invoice processing of library and other Communities and Wellbeing resources to ensure the efficient provision of services; including but not limited to supporting seasonal events such as Summer Reading Challenge.

• Undertake servicing and distribution of public library and other Communities and Wellbeing resources when required, to ensure effective resourcing across the county; including but not limited to supporting the operation of an inter-library lending service on behalf of Leicestershire Library Service.

• Prepare statistical information as required to support the effective management of the service.

• Carry out creating, importing and updating of records on library systems, as required, to ensure systems operate effectively.

• Monitoring and responding to email enquiries received from libraries, customers, internal and external partners.

• Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information breaches, in line with Council policies.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement., We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Essential skills and competencies include:

• Experience of work-based computer applications.

• Experience of data-entry and a process-oriented focus, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Manages own time effectively to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met in order of priority.

• Communicates effectively using verbal and written means.

• Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet changing demands and business needs.

• Ability to work on own initiative (within agreed boundaries) and as part of a team.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process., Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Sheila Raaff

Stock & Systems Officer

Leicestershire Libraries

Sheila.Raaff@leics.gov.uk

Tel: 01163051469, If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.