Librarian in Charge

Salary: £16,750.00 to £16,492.57 per annum

Section: Libraires

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 25 hours per week

Location of post: Cwmafan Library, Depot Road, Cwmafan, Port Talbot SA12 9DF

We are currently looking for an experienced person to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.

The main duties of the post are;

- To supervise the efficient day to day administration and management of the library

- Supervision of staff in the library

- Routine supervision of IT equipment and services

- Contribute to staff training requirements within the library

- Contribute formally to discussions on service development especially through engagement with schools and local community groups

- To identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage

- To contribute to stock selection and promotion

- To maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building

-To develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children

-To contribute to the implementation of the Authority&©s strategies and policies

-To undertake any duties, commensurate with the post and grade, as may be assigned by the Library Services Manager.

You will have experience of professional library work;

- Experience of supervising and motivating staff

- You should have extensive experience of working in public libraries and have excellent oral and written communication skills

Ideally you will have;

- Ideally you will have a good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSE&©s or equivalent grades A-C which should include English

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Davies on

Phone: 01639 899829 or

Email: c.davies19@npt.gov.uk

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.