Mobile Library Driver/Assistant | Clayton Green Library

Library Service: Mobile Library Driver / Assistant

Clayton Green Mobile Library | £25,989 - £28,142 | Permanent | 37 hours per week

Are you interested in libraries and their communities? Do you have a passion for reading and a desire to share this with a wide range of customers? Do you possess excellent driving skills and the ability to drive large vehicles…If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting… 

A Mobile Library Officer to manage Clayton Green Mobile Library. This is a permanent role, and you will work an average of 37 hours per week.

Lancashire Mobile Libraries are a vital service that provides a library service to residents who may not have easy access to our static public libraries. They ensure that people of all ages can access a wide range of books, resources, and reliable information. This fosters community engagement and promotes literacy, making library services more inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their location. 

Lancashire libraries aim to provide access for everyone to quality resources, knowledgeable and customer-focused staff, and a welcoming library space.

Your new role…

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is customer focussed and digitally savvy with the skills to drive and manage a large vehicle. Our ideal person will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the confidence to be able to work with a range of partners and volunteers.

You will operate a mobile library offering a high-quality library and information service and you will manage the planning and delivery of a diverse range of events and activities, monitoring performance and stock as you go. You will support and encourage customers to access information and resources, for example accessing free eBooks and newspaper apps or helping someone find reliable information, such as applying for a bus pass.

What we can offer you…

Benefits: You will have access to a local government pension, 26 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after five years (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays. You will also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, enhancements for working weekend hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and lots more!

Development: We really support our teams and encourage them to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment – so there'll be options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish – you'll feel valued at work and be part of a team of like-minded people and managers who can provide advice and guidance whilst sharing their experiences and helping you build your own

Inclusivity: We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected, and where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from those from a diverse background who would enhance our service by joining us and we have some great support groups and forums available that are open to everyone.

How to apply…

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer and visit our website for information about Mobile Libraries Mobile library - Lancashire County Council. For more information about the role, please contact Nicola Walmsley 01772 537913. 

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 (see attached). 

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications. 

Job Description and Person Specification