Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Library Officer to join the vibrant and friendly Southend Library team on a part time (14.5 hours) and permanent basis. As a Senior Library Officer, you will provide an efficient and effective service at all library sites across the city, but you will be primarily based at one library. You will supervise Library Officers and volunteers to assist in the management of the service to the public on a day-to-day basis.  

You will be required to assist in carrying out library administration matters including, but not limited to, cash handling and income reconciliation and you will act as a keyholder for all libraries as required, ensuring Health and Safety requirements are met. You will assist, where necessary, in delivering training for Library Officers and volunteers.

The vacancy will be based at Southchurch Library and the hours are Monday and Friday 8.45-5 (week 1) then Monday and Saturday 8.45-5 week 2).

NB: To fulfil the needs of the role, the above hours are set and cannot be changed or amended.

To be successful in this role, it is essential to have a good understanding of the need to provide excellent customer service to the customers and public. Effective verbal and written communication skills and a good standard of literacy and numeracy is vital for this role. It is also essential that you possess a positive, can-do attitude in order to adapt to the pace of change and embrace new technologies and ideas. You will need motivation and enthusiasm both for yourself and for your team.

You will be required to be mobile and move around the city. Supervisory experience would be advantageous but not essential.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

This post is part time so please be aware that the advertised salary will be pro rata.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.