At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise library services, organise activities, and ensure excellent customer care.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council and be part of a vibrant community-focused team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants and care-experienced individuals.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: HNC level education, good interpersonal skills, and some customer service experience required.
The predicted salary is between 26699 - 28487 £ per year.
We are looking for an outgoing and approachable Library Supervisor to join the team in Motherwell Library within North Lanarkshire, delivering a modern library service to the community including children's and reader development activities, supporting access to IT, front line customer services and operating the library management systems.
You will be responsible for the daily organisation of the community libraries including the delivery of services and activities and ensuring a high level of customer care. Working closely with library assistants and professional staff, you will ensure that the library provides a high standard of service to the whole community.
Educated to HNC level or equivalent, you should have good interpersonal and organisational skills combined with moderate customer service experience of working with a wide range of customers ideally within a library environment. You should also have good IT skills, be able to lift and carry stock, and ideally have an interest in books, films, social media and digital technologies. You must also be mobile within North Lanarkshire if required to travel to other work locations.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role. The work pattern for this role will be every second Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting Care-Experienced People. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
Library Supervisor (Part Time) - REQ06515 - 483896 in Motherwell employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
