Library Officer | Part time | Garstang Library, Lancashire at Lancashire Waste Recycling

Garstang, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

32061.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Community Engagement, Digital Services, Customer Focus, Operations Management, Event Planning, Partnership Building, Performance Monitoring, Communication, Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Proactive

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 pro-rata | Fixed term, Part time | Garstang Library, Lancashire Library Officer Garstang Library Part Time - 20.5hpw £28,142 - £32,061 – Pro-Rata Temporary Job Share until 30th August 2026 Are you a confident leader with a passion for reading and community engagement? We are looking for friendly, proactive, and digitally confident individuals to lead our library teams. Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable staff, and a supportive environment for everyone. What You'll Be Doing: As a Library Officer, you will lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service. Your responsibilities will include: Managing day-to-day operations of the library. Planning and delivering a wide range of events (e.g. author events, class visits). Supporting customers with digital services (e.g. eBooks, passport applications). Building partnerships with local organisations. Monitoring performance and ensuring service excellence. This is a temporary job share until 30th August 2026, you will be appointed to a library base, but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required. Hours of work are a set working pattern over two weeks, please see the rota attachment at the bottom of the advert. These hours cannot be changed. Our Ideal Applicant: A confident and supportive leader. Friendly, approachable, and passionate about reading. Digitally confident and able to help others navigate online resources. A great communicator with strong problem-solving skills. Comfortable working with a diverse range of people, including volunteers and community partners. Interview Process: The interview process will be in two parts: Part 1 Information Session: Friday 20th March – Garstang Library at 2pm All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an information session. This will last about 1 hour and will involve: A meeting with a manager A tour of the library and explanation of duties Part 2 Interview Date: Friday 27th March – Garstang Library All applicants attending the information sessions will be invited for interview. Why Join Us? At Lancashire County Council, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a career path that suits you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. This is the place to build the career you’ve always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including: A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. 26 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days. You’ll also have the option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering savings with a wide range of UK retailers—from weekly groceries to white goods and vehicles. How To Apply: More details about the role and the criteria you need to include within your application can be found on the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the advert. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification. Applications must be submitted online. If you have any queries about this role, please contact CS.businesssupport@lancashire.gov.uk Further Information: Please note the salary quoted for this position is the full time equivalent. These positions are part time, therefore, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job description and person specification Rota

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Responsibilities

The Library Officer will lead staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service, which includes managing day-to-day library operations and planning/delivering various events. Responsibilities also involve supporting customers with digital services and building partnerships with local organizations.